Liechtenstein: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Liechtenstein's Rural population growth (annual %) was 1.53.
That's up 69.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Liechtenstein ranks #39 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 56.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.53
- Trough
- 0.56
- 1-year change
- +69.2%
- 5-year change
- +99.9%
- +14.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +119.8%
- +8.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.5296 | |
| 0.9042 | |
| 0.7986 | |
| 0.6815 | |
| 0.8045 | |
| 0.7651 | |
| 0.6971 | |
| 0.6089 | |
| 0.5596 | |
| 0.6349 |
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 Liechtenstein's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Liechtenstein's Rural population growth (annual %) was 1.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Liechtenstein's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Liechtenstein's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 69.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Liechtenstein rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Liechtenstein ranked #39 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Liechtenstein's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Liechtenstein is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 56.
- 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.