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Finland: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Finland's Rural population (% of total population) was 25.74.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Finland ranks #143 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #37 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
31.49
Trough
25.74
1-year change
-1.0%
5-year change
-5.6%
-1.1% / yr
10-year change
-11.3%
-1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
25.7363
25.9937
26.3032
26.6290
26.9151
27.2569
27.6577
28.0437
28.3842
28.6945

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 Finland's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Finland's Rural population (% of total population) was 25.74, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Finland's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Finland's Rural population (% of total population) fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Finland rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Finland ranked #143 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Finland'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 Finland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #37 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.