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Israel: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Israel's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.94.

That's down 67.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Israel ranks #60 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 of 21.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
2.88
Trough
0.94
1-year change
-67.2%
5-year change
-58.4%
-16.1% / yr
10-year change
-53.1%
-7.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
0.9439
2.8753
2.4068
2.1970
2.1987
2.2701
2.2201
2.1714
2.1390
2.1130

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 Israel's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Israel's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Israel's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Israel's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 67.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Israel rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Israel ranked #60 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Israel's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Israel is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.