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)
- 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.ZG • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.