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Colombia: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Colombia's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.06.

That's down 186.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Colombia ranks #127 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Colombia Rural population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
1.59
Trough
-0.06
1-year change
-186.4%
5-year change
-106.2%
10-year change
-110.9%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
-0.0621
0.0718
0.1050
0.2174
0.6404
0.9949
1.5931
1.3598
0.8152
0.6122

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.ZGCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Colombia's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Colombia's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Colombia's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Colombia's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 186.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Colombia rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Colombia ranked #127 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Colombia's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Colombia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 of 39.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.