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Bahamas, The: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Bahamas, The's Rural population (% of total population) was 18.68.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Bahamas, The ranks #165 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
18.68
Trough
17.58
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
+2.8%
+0.5% / yr
10-year change
+5.6%
+0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
18.6751
18.6786
18.6799
18.5216
18.3357
18.1743
18.0357
17.9186
17.8216
17.7431

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 Bahamas, The's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Bahamas, The's Rural population (% of total population) was 18.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bahamas, The's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Bahamas, The's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bahamas, The rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Bahamas, The ranked #165 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Bahamas, The'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 Bahamas, The is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 42.
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.