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North Macedonia: Rural population

In , North Macedonia's Rural population was 682,957.00.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 15,899,365.08 . North Macedonia ranks #143 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

North Macedonia Rural population trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
845,018.00
Trough
682,957.00
1-year change
-1.0%
5-year change
-7.5%
-1.6% / yr
10-year change
-13.5%
-1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population
682,957.0000
689,967.0000
696,910.0000
703,905.0000
720,931.0000
738,709.0000
752,635.0000
764,328.0000
774,300.0000
782,757.0000

About Rural 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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was North Macedonia's Rural population in 2024?
In 2024, North Macedonia's Rural population was 682,957.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is North Macedonia's Rural population rising or falling?
North Macedonia's Rural population fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank globally on Rural population?
In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #143 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population.
How does North Macedonia's Rural population compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population in 2024 was 15.90 million, so North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 58.
What is Rural 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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.