Iran, Islamic Rep.: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.43.
That's down 73.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #141 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 21.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.78
- Trough
- -0.84
- 1-year change
- -73.2%
- 5-year change
- +17.2%
- 10-year change
- +26.0%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.4337 | |
| -0.2505 | |
| -0.2320 | |
| -0.7968 | |
| -0.8360 | |
| -0.5238 | |
| -0.3086 | |
| -0.5783 | |
| -0.5508 | |
| -0.5850 |
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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Rural population growth (annual %) fell 73.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #141 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 21.
- 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.