Greece: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Greece's Rural population growth (annual %) was -1.07.
That's up 19.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Greece ranks #173 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 of 56.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -0.74
- Trough
- -2.01
- 1-year change
- +19.6%
- 5-year change
- -44.3%
- 10-year change
- +33.8%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -1.0735 | |
| -1.3351 | |
| -2.0111 | |
| -1.5946 | |
| -0.7565 | |
| -0.7440 | |
| -0.9270 | |
| -0.9962 | |
| -1.2775 | |
| -1.5727 |
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 Greece's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Greece's Rural population growth (annual %) was -1.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Greece's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Greece's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 19.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Greece rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Greece ranked #173 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Greece's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Greece is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #44 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.