India: Rural population, percent

For that indicator, we provide data for India from 1960 to 2021. The average value for India during that period was 74.3 percent with a minimum of 64.61 percent in 2021 and a maximum of 82.08 percent in 1960. The latest value from 2021 is 64.61 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 195 countries is 39.21 percent. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.