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Qatar: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Qatar's Rural population growth (annual %) was 1.80.

That's up 133.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Qatar ranks #26 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 21.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
9.22
Trough
-16.02
1-year change
+133.2%
5-year change
+169.0%
10-year change
-68.7%
-11.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
1.8019
-5.4206
0.6793
-16.0203
0.7672
-2.6117
-3.3470
-1.8515
0.9436
5.1940

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 Qatar's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Qatar's Rural population growth (annual %) was 1.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Qatar's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Qatar's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 133.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Qatar rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Qatar ranked #26 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Qatar's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Qatar is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.