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Paraguay: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Paraguay's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.46.

That's up 56.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Paraguay ranks #143 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #23 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Paraguay Rural population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.88
Trough
-3.03
1-year change
+56.0%
5-year change
+71.6%
10-year change
-282.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
-0.4621
-1.0499
-3.0304
-2.3624
-1.9342
-1.6264
-1.2694
-0.8983
-0.5141
-0.1305

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.ZGCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Paraguay's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Paraguay's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Paraguay's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Paraguay's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 56.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Paraguay rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Paraguay ranked #143 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Paraguay's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Paraguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #23 of 39.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.