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Morocco: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Morocco's Rural population (% of total population) was 37.20.

That's down 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Morocco ranks #104 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Morocco Rural population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
44.56
Trough
37.20
1-year change
-0.3%
5-year change
-2.5%
-0.5% / yr
10-year change
-6.3%
-0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
37.2002
37.3262
37.4882
37.6827
37.9067
38.1570
38.4304
38.7239
39.0342
39.3583

About Rural population (% of total population)

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Morocco's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Morocco's Rural population (% of total population) was 37.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Morocco's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Morocco's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Morocco rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Morocco ranked #104 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Morocco's Rural population (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population (% of total population) in 2024 was 37.13, so Morocco is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.
What is Rural population (% of total population) and how is it measured?
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.ZS), CC BY 4.0.