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Russian Federation: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Russian Federation's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.73.

That's up 7.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Russian Federation ranks #160 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #39 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
0.16
Trough
-0.79
1-year change
+7.3%
5-year change
-171.5%
10-year change
-693.0%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
-0.7300
-0.7876
-0.7609
-0.5750
-0.4231
-0.2689
-0.2583
-0.1593
-0.1089
-0.1019

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 Russian Federation's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Russian Federation's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.73, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Russian Federation's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Russian Federation's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 7.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Russian Federation rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Russian Federation ranked #160 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Russian Federation's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Russian Federation is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #39 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.