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Cyprus: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Cyprus's Rural population (% of total population) was 33.32.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Cyprus ranks #118 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
33.33
Trough
31.57
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
+0.3%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+1.3%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
33.3176
33.3261
33.3305
33.3282
33.2820
33.2323
33.1744
33.1093
33.0374
32.9598

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 Cyprus's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Cyprus's Rural population (% of total population) was 33.32, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cyprus's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Cyprus's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Cyprus rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Cyprus ranked #118 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Cyprus'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 Cyprus is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 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.