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Suriname: Rural population

In , Suriname's Rural population was 217,203.00.

That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 15,899,365.08 . Suriname ranks #161 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Suriname Rural population trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
217,203.00
Trough
172,764.00
1-year change
+0.9%
5-year change
+5.6%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+11.8%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population
217,203.0000
215,354.0000
212,508.0000
210,175.0000
208,137.0000
205,737.0000
203,419.0000
201,241.0000
198,999.0000
196,689.0000

About Rural 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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Suriname's Rural population in 2024?
In 2024, Suriname's Rural population was 217,203.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's Rural population rising or falling?
Suriname's Rural population rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Suriname rank globally on Rural population?
In 2024, Suriname ranked #161 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population.
How does Suriname's Rural population compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population in 2024 was 15.90 million, so Suriname is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 42.
What is Rural 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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.