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Croatia: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Croatia's Rural population (% of total population) was 42.48.

That's down 0.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Croatia ranks #83 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #15 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
44.72
Trough
42.48
1-year change
-0.6%
5-year change
-2.8%
-0.6% / yr
10-year change
-4.6%
-0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
42.4841
42.7568
43.0022
43.2317
43.4715
43.6968
43.9068
44.0990
44.2706
44.4187

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 Croatia's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Croatia's Rural population (% of total population) was 42.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Croatia's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Croatia's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Croatia rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Croatia ranked #83 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Croatia'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 Croatia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #15 of 58.
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.