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Paraguay: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Paraguay's Rural population (% of total population) was 30.14.

That's down 1.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Paraguay ranks #128 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Paraguay Rural population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
41.11
Trough
30.14
1-year change
-1.7%
5-year change
-13.9%
-3.0% / yr
10-year change
-23.3%
-2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
30.1377
30.6534
31.3603
32.6941
33.8835
35.0155
36.0751
37.0474
37.9172
38.6697

About Rural population (% of total 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.

Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Paraguay's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Paraguay's Rural population (% of total population) was 30.14, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Paraguay's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Paraguay's Rural population (% of total population) fell 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Paraguay rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Paraguay ranked #128 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Paraguay's Rural population (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population (% of total population) in 2024 was 37.13, so Paraguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 of 42.
What is Rural population (% of total 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.