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French Polynesia: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , French Polynesia's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.19.

That's down 25.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . French Polynesia ranks #107 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 33.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
0.42
Trough
-1.59
1-year change
-25.2%
5-year change
+170.9%
10-year change
-55.7%
-7.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
0.1865
0.2492
0.3367
0.2797
0.1022
-0.2632
-0.0944
0.2854
0.3736
0.3902

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 French Polynesia's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, French Polynesia's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is French Polynesia's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
French Polynesia's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 25.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does French Polynesia rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, French Polynesia ranked #107 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does French Polynesia's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so French Polynesia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 33.
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.