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Central African Republic: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Central African Republic's Rural population (% of total population) was 55.88.

That's down 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Central African Republic ranks #56 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
61.96
Trough
55.88
1-year change
-0.8%
5-year change
-4.0%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
-7.5%
-0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
55.8756
56.3016
56.7248
57.1452
57.6949
58.2200
58.7175
59.1849
59.6191
60.0176

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 Central African Republic's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Central African Republic's Rural population (% of total population) was 55.88, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Central African Republic's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #56 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
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.