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Brunei Darussalam: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Brunei Darussalam's Rural population (% of total population) was 25.10.

That's down 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Brunei Darussalam ranks #144 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #23 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
26.45
Trough
24.69
1-year change
-0.3%
5-year change
-0.4%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
+0.6%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
25.1017
25.1801
25.2227
25.2333
25.2252
25.2077
25.1828
25.1524
25.1184
25.0515

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 Brunei Darussalam's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Brunei Darussalam's Rural population (% of total population) was 25.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Brunei Darussalam's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Brunei Darussalam's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Brunei Darussalam rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Brunei Darussalam ranked #144 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Brunei Darussalam'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 Brunei Darussalam is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #23 of 37.
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.