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Tuvalu: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Tuvalu's Rural population (% of total population) was 35.27.

That's down 2.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Tuvalu ranks #112 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Tuvalu Rural population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
50.58
Trough
35.27
1-year change
-2.0%
5-year change
-9.0%
-1.9% / yr
10-year change
-15.4%
-1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
35.2745
35.9883
36.6934
37.3902
38.0787
38.7593
39.4404
40.0469
40.5255
41.0852

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 Tuvalu's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Tuvalu's Rural population (% of total population) was 35.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tuvalu's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Tuvalu's Rural population (% of total population) fell 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Tuvalu rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Tuvalu ranked #112 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Tuvalu'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 Tuvalu is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 37.
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.