North Macedonia: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , North Macedonia's Rural population growth (annual %) was -1.02.
That's down 2.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . North Macedonia ranks #172 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #43 of 56.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- -0.56
- Trough
- -2.44
- 1-year change
- -2.0%
- 5-year change
- +45.3%
- 10-year change
- -25.7%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -1.0212 | |
| -1.0013 | |
| -0.9987 | |
| -2.3900 | |
| -2.4361 | |
| -1.8676 | |
| -1.5417 | |
| -1.2962 | |
| -1.0863 | |
| -0.9171 |
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 North Macedonia's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, North Macedonia's Rural population growth (annual %) was -1.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is North Macedonia's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- North Macedonia's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does North Macedonia rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #172 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does North Macedonia's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #43 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.