Syrian Arab Republic: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) was 4.80.
That's down 26.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #2 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 21.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.53
- Trough
- -30.85
- 1-year change
- -26.6%
- 5-year change
- +0.1%
- +0.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +126.4%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 4.7954 | |
| 6.5308 | |
| 5.2518 | |
| 4.2087 | |
| 4.9251 | |
| 4.7928 | |
| 3.6816 | |
| 2.6035 | |
| 1.2448 | |
| -3.2538 |
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.ZG • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) was 4.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 26.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #2 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Syrian Arab Republic is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 21.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.