Bahrain: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Bahrain's Rural population growth (annual %) was -71.59.
That's down 101.0% from 2008, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2009 was 0.20 .
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2009
Trend (2005–2009)
Highlights
- Peak
- -6.24
- Trough
- -71.59
- 1-year change
- -101.0%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -71.5924 | |
| -35.6189 | |
| -19.4487 | |
| -11.5563 | |
| -6.2395 |
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 Bahrain's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2009?
- In 2009, Bahrain's Rural population growth (annual %) was -71.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bahrain's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Bahrain's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 101.0% from 2008 to 2009.
- How does Bahrain's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2009 was 0.20, so Bahrain is below the world average.
- 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.