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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)

France Rural population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.ZGCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.