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Slovenia: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Slovenia's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.17.

That's down 220.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Slovenia ranks #130 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #26 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
1.14
Trough
-5.54
1-year change
-220.2%
5-year change
-250.8%
10-year change
+90.6%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
-0.1691
-0.0528
0.1152
0.4475
0.8221
0.1122
0.4826
-3.4427
0.1033
-5.5427

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 Slovenia's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Slovenia's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.17, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Slovenia's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Slovenia's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 220.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Slovenia rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Slovenia ranked #130 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Slovenia's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Slovenia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #26 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.