What was St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?

In 2024, St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) was 70.90, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?

St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.

How does St. Lucia rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?

In 2024, St. Lucia ranked #21 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).

How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 42.

St. Lucia: Rural population (% of total population)

Name: St. Lucia: Rural population (% of total population)
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In 2024, St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) was 70.90.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . St. Lucia ranks #21 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 81.53; 2011
Trough: 70.90; 2022
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -6.4%; -1.3% / yr
10-year change: -12.0%; -1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Rural population (% of total population)
2024	70.9027
2023	70.9024
2022	70.9023
2021	72.5557
2020	74.2476
2019	75.7523
2018	77.0739
2017	78.2163
2016	79.1835
2015	79.9796

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) was 70.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?: St. Lucia's Rural population (% of total population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does St. Lucia rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?: In 2024, St. Lucia ranked #21 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 42.
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.