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Suriname: Rural population growth (annual %)

In , Suriname's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.85.

That's down 35.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Suriname ranks #67 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #4 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
1.38
Trough
0.85
1-year change
-35.7%
5-year change
-24.5%
-5.5% / yr
10-year change
-31.0%
-3.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population growth (annual %)
0.8549
1.3304
1.1039
0.9744
1.1598
1.1331
1.0765
1.1203
1.1676
1.2051

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 Suriname's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Suriname's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Suriname's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 35.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Suriname rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Suriname ranked #67 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
How does Suriname's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Suriname is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #4 of 39.
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.