Dominican Republic: Rural population, percent

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 Dominican Republic

Rural population, percent of total population

 Latest value 15.55
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 42.32
 Min - Max 15.55 - 69.81
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 15.55 percent, a decline from 16.15 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 38.64 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1960 to 2023 is 42.32 percent. The minimum value, 15.55 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 69.81 percent was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Dominican Republic - Rural population, percent - Recent values chart

Historical series
Dominican Republic - Rural population, percent - historical chart - 1960-2023




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 11.33 2023 million
 Percent urban population 84.45 2023 percent
 Population density 234 2021 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 7.58 2023 percent
 Percent children 26.91 2023 percent
 Percent female population 50.27 2023 percent
 Rural population, percent 15.55 2023 percent
 Age dependency ratio 52.68 2023 percent
 Refugee population 778 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 4 2015 percent
 Population growth 0.92 2023 percent
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