South Africa: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , South Africa's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.95.
That's down 8.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . South Africa ranks #58 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.81
- Trough
- -0.78
- 1-year change
- -8.6%
- 5-year change
- -38.9%
- -9.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- -34.0%
- -4.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.9486 | |
| 1.0383 | |
| 1.3421 | |
| 1.5048 | |
| 1.5550 | |
| 1.5524 | |
| 1.5567 | |
| 0.5012 | |
| 0.7624 | |
| 1.8079 |
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 South Africa's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 8.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #58 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does South Africa's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 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.