Senegal: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Senegal's Rural population growth (annual %) was 1.13.
That's up 424.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Senegal ranks #50 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.14
- Trough
- -0.35
- 1-year change
- +424.8%
- 5-year change
- +72.5%
- +11.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- -47.3%
- -6.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.1268 | |
| -0.3469 | |
| -0.1138 | |
| 0.1195 | |
| 0.3865 | |
| 0.6531 | |
| 0.9271 | |
| 1.2145 | |
| 1.5148 | |
| 1.8258 |
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.ZG • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Senegal's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Senegal's Rural population growth (annual %) was 1.13, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Senegal's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Senegal's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 424.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Senegal rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Senegal ranked #50 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Senegal's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Senegal is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.