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Faroe Islands: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Faroe Islands's Rural population (% of total population) was 60.59.

That's down 0.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Faroe Islands ranks #45 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
63.71
Trough
60.59
1-year change
-0.4%
5-year change
-1.7%
-0.3% / yr
10-year change
-2.4%
-0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
60.5868
60.8025
61.0040
61.1916
61.3310
61.6054
61.5941
61.6675
61.6800
61.8569

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 Faroe Islands's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Faroe Islands's Rural population (% of total population) was 60.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Faroe Islands's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Faroe Islands's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Faroe Islands rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Faroe Islands ranked #45 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Faroe Islands'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 Faroe Islands is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 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.