Mauritius: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Mauritius's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.25.
That's up 77.5% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Mauritius ranks #134 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.91
- Trough
- -1.11
- 1-year change
- +77.5%
- 5-year change
- -230.7%
- 10-year change
- -165.1%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.2500 | |
| -1.1117 | |
| -0.1749 | |
| 0.1625 | |
| 0.1507 | |
| 0.1913 | |
| 0.2235 | |
| 0.2687 | |
| 0.2559 | |
| 0.3279 |
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 Mauritius's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Mauritius's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Mauritius's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Mauritius's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 77.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Mauritius rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Mauritius ranked #134 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Mauritius's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Mauritius is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.
- 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.