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Jordan: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Jordan's Rural population growth (annual %) was -2.74.

That's down 30.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Jordan ranks #196 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 21.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
4.78
Trough
-8.59
1-year change
-30.0%
5-year change
-64.8%
10-year change
+3.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
-2.7410
-2.1083
-2.0059
-1.8561
-1.8744
-1.6630
-1.4166
-1.1293
-2.1810
-8.5915

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 Jordan's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Jordan's Rural population growth (annual %) was -2.74, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Jordan's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Jordan's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 30.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Jordan rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Jordan ranked #196 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Jordan's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Jordan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 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.