Moldova: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Moldova's Rural population growth (annual %) was -3.19.
That's up 17.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Moldova ranks #199 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #54 of 56.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -0.03
- Trough
- -3.88
- 1-year change
- +17.8%
- 5-year change
- -35.7%
- 10-year change
- -706.9%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -3.1912 | |
| -3.8835 | |
| -3.6460 | |
| -2.3159 | |
| -2.0558 | |
| -2.3513 | |
| -2.3454 | |
| -2.1200 | |
| -1.2326 | |
| -0.8757 |
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 Moldova's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Moldova's Rural population growth (annual %) was -3.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Moldova's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Moldova's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 17.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Moldova rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Moldova ranked #199 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Moldova's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Moldova is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #54 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.