United States: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , United States's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.71.
That's up 11.5% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . United States ranks #75 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.27
- Trough
- -0.08
- 1-year change
- +11.5%
- 5-year change
- -44.3%
- -11.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -28.1%
- -3.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.7090 | |
| 0.6357 | |
| 0.4505 | |
| 0.1072 | |
| 1.0757 | |
| 1.2728 | |
| 1.2040 | |
| 1.1829 | |
| 1.1613 | |
| 1.0733 |
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 States's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, United States's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- United States's Rural population growth (annual %) rose 11.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United States rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, United States ranked #75 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.
- 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.