Honduras: Rural population, percent

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 Honduras

Rural population, percent of total population

 Latest value 39.79
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 58.73
 Min - Max 39.79 - 77.25
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2023 is 39.79 percent, a decline from 40.4 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 38.64 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Honduras from 1960 to 2023 is 58.73 percent. The minimum value, 39.79 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 77.25 percent was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Honduras - Rural population, percent - Recent values chart

Historical series
Honduras - 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 10.59 2023 million
 Percent urban population 60.21 2023 percent
 Population density 92 2021 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 4.29 2023 percent
 Percent children 31.00 2023 percent
 Percent female population 49.65 2023 percent
 Rural population, percent 39.79 2023 percent
 Age dependency ratio 51.64 2023 percent
 Refugee population 182 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 0 2015 percent
 Population growth 1.53 2023 percent
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