Central African Republic: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Central African Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) was 2.64.
That's up 746.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Central African Republic ranks #8 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.64
- Trough
- -1.04
- 1-year change
- +746.1%
- 5-year change
- +435.1%
- +39.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +380.7%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 2.6419 | |
| 0.3123 | |
| -1.0138 | |
| 0.7288 | |
| 0.7373 | |
| 0.4937 | |
| 0.9679 | |
| 0.9487 | |
| 1.1395 | |
| -0.4650 |
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 Central African Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Central African Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) was 2.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Central African Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Central African Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 746.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Central African Republic rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #8 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Central African Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
- 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.