Bosnia and Herzegovina: Rural population, percent
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Rural population, percent of total population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 49.29 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2024 |
| Average | 61.96 |
| Min - Max | 49.29 - 80.96 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2024 is 49.29 percent, a decline from 49.73 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 38.30 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1960 to 2024 is 61.96 percent. The minimum value, 49.29 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 80.96 percent was recorded in 1960.
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Definition: 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.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 3.16 | 2024 | million |
| Percent urban population | 50.71 | 2024 | percent |
| Population density | 62 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 22.23 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent children | 13.04 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent female population | 52.41 | 2024 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 49.29 | 2024 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 54.48 | 2024 | percent |
| Refugee population | 348 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 1 | 2015 | percent |
| Population growth | -0.66 | 2024 | percent |