Guam: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Guam's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.11.
That's down 65.7% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Guam ranks #114 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 of 33.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.83
- Trough
- -1.49
- 1-year change
- -65.7%
- 5-year change
- +120.8%
- 10-year change
- +138.1%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.1126 | |
| 0.3282 | |
| 0.5666 | |
| 0.8300 | |
| 0.2086 | |
| -0.5414 | |
| -0.4972 | |
| -0.4536 | |
| -0.4208 | |
| -0.3578 |
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 Guam's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Guam's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.11, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Guam's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Guam's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 65.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Guam rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Guam ranked #114 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Guam's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Guam is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #16 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.