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Belarus: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Belarus's Rural population (% of total population) was 20.84.

That's down 1.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Belarus ranks #156 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #41 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
27.97
Trough
20.84
1-year change
-1.6%
5-year change
-7.5%
-1.6% / yr
10-year change
-11.9%
-1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
20.8449
21.1854
21.5267
21.8689
22.2110
22.5449
22.7867
22.9792
23.1541
23.3736

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 Belarus's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Belarus's Rural population (% of total population) was 20.84, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Belarus's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Belarus's Rural population (% of total population) fell 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Belarus rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Belarus ranked #156 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Belarus'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 Belarus is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #41 of 58.
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.