Global map showing the share of population living in rural areas in 2020.

A chloropleth world map from Our World in Data displaying the percentage of the population in each country living in rural areas as of 2020, with darker green indicating higher rural percentages and light green indicating higher urbanization.

Share of population living in rural areas, 2020 Estimated share of the population living in rural areas. Our World in Data No data 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Data source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) Note: Settlements are classified by population density and size, using harmonized definitions across countries (Degree of Urbanization Framework). CC BY