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Syrian Arab Republic: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population (% of total population) was 27.92.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #137 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Syrian Arab Republic Rural population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
46.18
Trough
24.00
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+6.7%
+1.3% / yr
10-year change
+16.3%
+1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
27.9239
27.8326
27.3875
26.9875
26.5875
26.1751
25.9387
25.4604
24.8460
24.2471

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 Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population (% of total population) was 27.92, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Syrian Arab Republic's Rural population (% of total population) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #137 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 Syrian Arab Republic is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
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.