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Algeria: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Algeria's Rural population (% of total population) was 24.72.

That's down 2.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Algeria ranks #147 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Algeria Rural population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
36.34
Trough
24.72
1-year change
-2.2%
5-year change
-10.2%
-2.1% / yr
10-year change
-18.8%
-2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
24.7207
25.2672
25.8204
26.3801
26.9459
27.5175
28.0948
28.6772
29.2646
29.8567

About Rural population (% of total population)

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Algeria's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Algeria's Rural population (% of total population) was 24.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Algeria's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Algeria's Rural population (% of total population) fell 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Algeria rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Algeria ranked #147 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Algeria's Rural population (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population (% of total population) in 2024 was 37.13, so Algeria is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.
What is Rural population (% of total population) and how is it measured?
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.