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Slovenia: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Slovenia's Rural population (% of total population) was 44.24.

That's down 0.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Slovenia ranks #80 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
50.24
Trough
44.24
1-year change
-0.5%
5-year change
-0.7%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-9.7%
-1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
44.2422
44.4621
44.6622
44.6954
44.6156
44.5477
44.8087
44.7549
46.3527
46.3388

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 Slovenia's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Slovenia's Rural population (% of total population) was 44.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Slovenia's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Slovenia's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Slovenia rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Slovenia ranked #80 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Slovenia'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 Slovenia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 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.