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Slovak Republic: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Slovak Republic's Rural population (% of total population) was 46.81.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Slovak Republic ranks #71 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
46.81
Trough
44.58
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
+0.4%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+1.8%
+0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
46.8080
46.8092
46.8097
46.8099
46.7518
46.6333
46.5119
46.3874
46.2601
46.1299

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 Slovak Republic's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Slovak Republic's Rural population (% of total population) was 46.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Slovak Republic's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Slovak Republic's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Slovak Republic rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Slovak Republic ranked #71 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Slovak Republic'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 Slovak Republic is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #13 of 58.
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.