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Sudan: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Sudan's Rural population (% of total population) was 65.13.

That's down 0.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Sudan ranks #35 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
67.54
Trough
65.13
1-year change
-0.1%
5-year change
-0.6%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-1.7%
-0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
65.1327
65.2040
65.2790
65.3578
65.4406
65.5272
65.6179
65.7128
65.8118
65.9086

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 Sudan's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sudan's Rural population (% of total population) was 65.13, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sudan's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Sudan's Rural population (% of total population) fell 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sudan rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Sudan ranked #35 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Sudan'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 Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.
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.