Tunisia: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , Tunisia's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.49.
That's down 23.7% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . Tunisia ranks #145 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 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
- 0.73
- Trough
- -0.49
- 1-year change
- -23.7%
- 5-year change
- -939.8%
- 10-year change
- -219.9%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| -0.4869 | |
| -0.3935 | |
| -0.4244 | |
| -0.3401 | |
| -0.0840 | |
| 0.0580 | |
| 0.1568 | |
| 0.3428 | |
| 0.5357 | |
| 0.7300 |
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 Tunisia's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Tunisia's Rural population growth (annual %) was -0.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Tunisia's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Tunisia's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 23.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Tunisia rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Tunisia ranked #145 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does Tunisia's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so Tunisia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 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.