Estonia vs South Africa: Rural population
Estonia
30.0%
in 2024
South Africa
30.7%
in 2024
Estonia rank
126th
South Africa rank
123rd
Rural population over time
- Estonia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 30.7% against 30.0% in Estonia, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 55 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Estonia ranks 126th and South Africa ranks 123rd of 214 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.7% | 51.9% | 19.2% | South Africa |
| 1980s | 29.4% | 50.4% | 21.0% | South Africa |
| 1990s | 29.6% | 45.8% | 16.2% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 31.2% | 40.7% | 9.5% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 31.6% | 35.4% | 3.8% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 30.4% | 31.7% | 1.3% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural population, Estonia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 30.7% against 30.0% in Estonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural population between Estonia and South Africa?
- 0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and South Africa?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Estonia and South Africa rank globally for rural population?
- Estonia ranks 126th and South Africa ranks 123rd of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Rural population (% of total population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release