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Denmark: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Denmark's Rural population (% of total population) was 11.30.

That's down 1.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Denmark ranks #181 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #49 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
13.99
Trough
11.30
1-year change
-1.3%
5-year change
-4.1%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
-8.2%
-0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
11.3039
11.4474
11.6120
11.7384
11.7606
11.7904
11.8940
11.9838
12.3000
12.2746

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 Denmark's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Denmark's Rural population (% of total population) was 11.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Denmark's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Denmark's Rural population (% of total population) fell 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Denmark rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Denmark ranked #181 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Denmark'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 Denmark is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #49 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.