Pakistan: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Pakistan's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.93.
That's up 12.7% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Pakistan ranks #61 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 21.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.41
- Trough
- 0.82
- 1-year change
- +12.7%
- 5-year change
- -17.0%
- -3.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- -19.0%
- -2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.9289 | |
| 0.8239 | |
| 1.0354 | |
| 1.2039 | |
| 1.1675 | |
| 1.1190 | |
| 1.1306 | |
| 0.9817 | |
| 0.8989 | |
| 1.0254 |
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 Pakistan's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Pakistan's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.93, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Pakistan's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Pakistan's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 12.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Pakistan rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Pakistan ranked #61 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Pakistan's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Pakistan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 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.