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Romania: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Romania's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.05.

That's down 185.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Romania ranks #125 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
0.06
Trough
-2.06
1-year change
-185.9%
5-year change
-760.6%
10-year change
+71.8%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
-0.0547
0.0636
-0.2418
0.0522
0.0445
0.0083
-0.1162
-0.1742
-0.2408
-0.2115

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 Romania's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Romania's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Romania's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Romania's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 185.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Romania rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Romania ranked #125 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Romania's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Romania is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 56.
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.