Indonesia—Rural Population Growth (%)
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.7% | -11.3% |
| 2023 | -0.6% | +8.4% |
| 2022 | -0.7% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | -0.7% | -77.5% |
| 2020 | -0.4% | +25.1% |
| 2019 | -0.5% | -12.6% |
| 2018 | -0.4% | -19.3% |
| 2017 | -0.4% | -24.4% |
| 2016 | -0.3% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | -0.3% | -34.8% |
| 2014 | -0.2% | -56.0% |
| 2013 | -0.1% | -60.5% |
| 2012 | -0.1% | -937.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | +111.3% |
| 2010 | -0.1% | +11.3% |
| 2009 | -0.1% | -16.0% |
| 2008 | -0.1% | -4.7% |
| 2007 | -0.1% | +17.4% |
| 2006 | -0.1% | +38.8% |
| 2005 | -0.2% | +19.4% |
| 2004 | -0.2% | -10.6% |
| 2003 | -0.2% | +1.4% |
| 2002 | -0.2% | +2.3% |
| 2001 | -0.2% | +22.2% |
| 2000 | -0.3% |
Top Countries — Rural Population Growth (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oman | 5.1% | 2024 |
| 2 | Syrian Arab Republic | 4.8% | 2024 |
| 3 | Chad | 4.1% | 2024 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 3.6% | 2024 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 3.6% | 2024 |
| 6 | South Sudan | 3.5% | 2024 |
| 7 | Niger | 2.9% | 2024 |
| 8 | Central African Republic | 2.6% | 2024 |
| 9 | Yemen, Rep. | 2.6% | 2024 |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 2.6% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
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.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), uri: https://population.un.org/wup/, note: World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects, National definitions, publisher: UN Population Division; Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), note: World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects, National definitions.