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Djibouti: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Djibouti's Rural population (% of total population) was 27.09.

That's down 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Djibouti ranks #140 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
29.36
Trough
27.09
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
-4.1%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
-6.9%
-0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
27.0947
27.1592
27.3890
27.7117
28.0010
28.2582
28.4847
28.6817
28.8508
28.9931

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 Djibouti's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Djibouti's Rural population (% of total population) was 27.09, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Djibouti's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Djibouti's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Djibouti rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Djibouti ranked #140 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Djibouti'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 Djibouti is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.
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.