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Spain: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Spain's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.08.

That's down 75.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Spain ranks #117 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #22 of 56.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
0.61
Trough
-1.03
1-year change
-75.0%
5-year change
-77.3%
-25.6% / yr
10-year change
+108.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
0.0772
0.3085
-0.1269
-0.2615
0.2120
0.3395
0.0041
-0.2656
-0.4838
-0.6871

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 Spain's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Spain's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Spain's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Spain's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 75.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Spain rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Spain ranked #117 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Spain's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Spain is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #22 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.