Algeria: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Algeria's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.79.
That's down 18.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Algeria ranks #165 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 21.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.12
- Trough
- -0.79
- 1-year change
- -18.2%
- 5-year change
- -234.7%
- 10-year change
- -1,025.1%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.7882 | |
| -0.6669 | |
| -0.5568 | |
| -0.5028 | |
| -0.3874 | |
| -0.2355 | |
| -0.1142 | |
| 0.0043 | |
| 0.0527 | |
| 0.0783 |
About Rural population growth (annual %)
Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Algeria's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Algeria's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.79, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Algeria's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Algeria's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 18.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Algeria rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Algeria ranked #165 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Algeria's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Algeria is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 21.
- What is Rural population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.