China: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , China's Rural population growth (annual %) was -1.19.
That's down 17.9% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . China ranks #176 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #28 of 33.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -1.01
- Trough
- -4.70
- 1-year change
- -17.9%
- 5-year change
- +58.2%
- 10-year change
- +45.5%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -1.1863 | |
| -1.0063 | |
| -1.4306 | |
| -3.2492 | |
| -1.9677 | |
| -2.8378 | |
| -2.7525 | |
| -2.8562 | |
| -3.0302 | |
| -3.0534 |
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 China's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, China's Rural population growth (annual %) was -1.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is China's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- China's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 17.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does China rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, China ranked #176 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does China's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #28 of 33.
- 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.