United Arab Emirates: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , United Arab Emirates's Rural population growth (annual %) was 3.64.
That's up 24.9% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . United Arab Emirates ranks #4 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 21.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10.44
- Trough
- -1.59
- 1-year change
- +24.9%
- 5-year change
- +5,125.3%
- 10-year change
- +4.7%
- +0.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 3.6378 | |
| 2.9130 | |
| 4.0066 | |
| 0.7371 | |
| -1.5879 | |
| -0.0724 | |
| 0.1904 | |
| 2.0228 | |
| 3.7691 | |
| 4.2130 |
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 United Arab Emirates's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Rural population growth (annual %) was 3.64, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Arab Emirates's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- United Arab Emirates's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 24.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #4 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does United Arab Emirates's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so United Arab Emirates is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 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.