Oman: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Oman's Rural population growth (annual %) was 5.11.
That's down 41.3% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Oman ranks #1 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 21.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 12.44
- Trough
- -3.68
- 1-year change
- -41.3%
- 5-year change
- +265.0%
- 10-year change
- +97.0%
- +7.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 5.1135 | |
| 8.7113 | |
| 5.5435 | |
| -1.0229 | |
| -3.6848 | |
| -3.0992 | |
| -1.7254 | |
| 0.7235 | |
| 2.8040 | |
| 2.6534 |
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 Oman's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Oman's Rural population growth (annual %) was 5.11, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Oman's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Oman's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 41.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Oman rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Oman ranked #1 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Oman's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Oman is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 21.
- 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.