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Qatar: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Qatar's Rural population (% of total population) was 0.68.

That's down 5.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Qatar ranks #205 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
2.70
Trough
0.68
1-year change
-5.4%
5-year change
-23.0%
-5.1% / yr
10-year change
-38.3%
-4.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
0.6780
0.7165
0.7560
0.7966
0.8382
0.8808
0.9244
0.9690
1.0145
1.0618

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 Qatar's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Qatar's Rural population (% of total population) was 0.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Qatar's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Qatar's Rural population (% of total population) fell 5.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Qatar rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Qatar ranked #205 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Qatar'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 Qatar is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.
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.