Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?

In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #57 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Rural population (% of total population)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Rural population (% of total population)
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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Rural population (% of total population) was 55.25.

That's down 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #57 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 62.60; 2005
Trough: 55.25; 2024
1-year change: -0.7%
5-year change: -3.3%; -0.7% / yr
10-year change: -6.4%; -0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Rural population (% of total population)
2024	55.2544
2023	55.6245
2022	55.9967
2021	56.3709
2020	56.7471
2019	57.1253
2018	57.5053
2017	57.8872
2016	58.2710
2015	58.6564

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Rural population (% of total population) was 55.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #57 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 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.