West Bank and Gaza: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , West Bank and Gaza's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.35.
That's down 17.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #99 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 21.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.71
- Trough
- -4.98
- 1-year change
- -17.8%
- 5-year change
- -38.8%
- -9.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- -59.0%
- -8.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.3473 | |
| 0.4226 | |
| 0.4957 | |
| 0.5662 | |
| 0.6333 | |
| 0.5676 | |
| 1.4541 | |
| 1.7122 | |
| 1.4342 | |
| 1.1144 |
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 West Bank and Gaza's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza's Rural population growth (annual %) was 0.35, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is West Bank and Gaza's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- West Bank and Gaza's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 17.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza ranked #99 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does West Bank and Gaza's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so West Bank and Gaza is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 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.