France: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , France's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.17.
That's down 3.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . France ranks #109 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 of 56.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.09
- Trough
- -3.58
- 1-year change
- -3.0%
- 5-year change
- -32.0%
- -7.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +6,993.5%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.1699 | |
| 0.1750 | |
| 0.3954 | |
| 0.2415 | |
| 0.2174 | |
| 0.2498 | |
| 0.2429 | |
| 0.0710 | |
| -3.5810 | |
| -1.4654 |
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.ZG • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was France's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, France's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is France's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- France's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does France rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, France ranked #109 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does France's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so France is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.