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New Caledonia: Rural population (% of total population)

In , New Caledonia's Rural population (% of total population) was 32.05.

That's down 0.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . New Caledonia ranks #121 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
36.08
Trough
32.05
1-year change
-0.6%
5-year change
-2.4%
-0.5% / yr
10-year change
-3.5%
-0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
32.0485
32.2485
32.4280
32.5869
32.7253
32.8425
32.9411
33.0317
33.1098
33.1722

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 New Caledonia's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, New Caledonia's Rural population (% of total population) was 32.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Caledonia's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
New Caledonia's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Caledonia rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, New Caledonia ranked #121 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does New Caledonia'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 New Caledonia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 37.
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.