Seychelles: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Seychelles's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.96.
That's up 325.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Seychelles ranks #56 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.81
- Trough
- -2.65
- 1-year change
- +325.0%
- 5-year change
- +132.6%
- +18.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- -28.4%
- -3.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.9595 | |
| -0.4264 | |
| 0.2476 | |
| 0.3379 | |
| 0.4124 | |
| 0.5267 | |
| 0.8437 | |
| 1.0088 | |
| 1.9546 | |
| 1.3402 |
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 Seychelles's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Seychelles's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.96, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Seychelles's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Seychelles's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 325.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Seychelles rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Seychelles ranked #56 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Seychelles's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Seychelles is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 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.