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Cyprus: Rural population

In , Cyprus's Rural population was 452,547.00.

That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 15,899,365.08 . Cyprus ranks #154 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Cyprus Rural population trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
452,547.00
Trough
327,071.00
1-year change
+1.0%
5-year change
+5.8%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+14.5%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population
452,547.0000
448,227.0000
443,753.0000
439,035.0000
433,413.0000
427,590.0000
421,560.0000
415,281.0000
408,710.0000
401,945.0000

About Rural 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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Cyprus's Rural population in 2024?
In 2024, Cyprus's Rural population was 452,547.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cyprus's Rural population rising or falling?
Cyprus's Rural population rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Cyprus rank globally on Rural population?
In 2024, Cyprus ranked #154 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population.
How does Cyprus's Rural population compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population in 2024 was 15.90 million, so Cyprus is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 of 58.
What is Rural 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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.