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Finland: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Finland's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.35.

That's up 48.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Finland ranks #138 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #32 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Finland Rural population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
-0.33
Trough
-1.35
1-year change
+48.4%
5-year change
+73.9%
10-year change
+46.7%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
-0.3528
-0.6844
-0.9588
-0.8613
-1.1183
-1.3495
-1.2535
-0.9721
-0.8000
-0.7713

About Rural population growth (annual %)

Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. 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.ZGCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Finland's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Finland's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.35, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Finland's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Finland's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 48.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Finland rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Finland ranked #138 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Finland's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Finland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #32 of 56.
What is Rural population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. 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.ZG), CC BY 4.0.