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Kiribati: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Kiribati's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.98.

That's down 12.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Kiribati ranks #170 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 33.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
1.97
Trough
-3.25
1-year change
-12.2%
5-year change
+61.0%
10-year change
-317.5%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
-0.9794
-0.8728
-0.7322
-1.1990
-3.2456
-2.5083
-1.8072
-1.0202
-0.2657
0.1415

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 Kiribati's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Kiribati's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kiribati's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Kiribati's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 12.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kiribati rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Kiribati ranked #170 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Kiribati's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Kiribati is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.