Greenland: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Greenland's Rural population growth (annual %) was -2.22.
That's down 24.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Greenland ranks #193 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #51 of 56.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -0.67
- Trough
- -3.85
- 1-year change
- -24.6%
- 5-year change
- -16.8%
- 10-year change
- +9.0%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -2.2195 | |
| -1.7813 | |
| -2.0909 | |
| -1.5748 | |
| -1.7837 | |
| -1.9004 | |
| -2.7453 | |
| -1.2351 | |
| -1.1690 | |
| -2.9323 |
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 Greenland's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Greenland's Rural population growth (annual %) was -2.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Greenland's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Greenland's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 24.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Greenland rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Greenland ranked #193 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Greenland's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Greenland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #51 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.