United Kingdom: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , United Kingdom's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.57.
That's down 28.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . United Kingdom ranks #85 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 56.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.80
- Trough
- -1.17
- 1-year change
- -28.6%
- 5-year change
- +174.8%
- 10-year change
- +362.3%
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.5733 | |
| 0.8027 | |
| 0.4101 | |
| -0.1608 | |
| -1.1670 | |
| -0.7661 | |
| -0.7341 | |
| -0.6161 | |
| -0.3046 | |
| -0.3118 |
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 Kingdom's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 28.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #85 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 56.
- 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.