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Uruguay: Rural population

In , Uruguay's Rural population was 149,071.00.

That's down 1.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 15,899,365.08 . Uruguay ranks #166 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Uruguay Rural population trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
260,191.00
Trough
149,071.00
1-year change
-1.3%
5-year change
-5.7%
-1.2% / yr
10-year change
-11.4%
-1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population
149,071.0000
150,974.0000
152,668.0000
154,559.0000
156,361.0000
158,040.0000
159,738.0000
161,668.0000
163,607.0000
165,706.0000

About Rural 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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Uruguay's Rural population in 2024?
In 2024, Uruguay's Rural population was 149,071.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uruguay's Rural population rising or falling?
Uruguay's Rural population fell 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Uruguay rank globally on Rural population?
In 2024, Uruguay ranked #166 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population.
How does Uruguay's Rural population compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population in 2024 was 15.90 million, so Uruguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #26 of 42.
What is Rural 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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.