Liechtenstein vs Samoa: Rural population
Liechtenstein
85.3%
in 2024
Samoa
82.6%
in 2024
Liechtenstein rank
2nd
Samoa rank
5th
Rural population over time
- Liechtenstein
- Samoa
How they compare
Liechtenstein currently reports 85.3% against 82.6% in Samoa, a difference of 2.7%.
Across all 55 years both countries report, Liechtenstein has been ahead every year.
Liechtenstein ranks 2nd and Samoa ranks 5th of 214 countries.
Liechtenstein has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liechtenstein | Samoa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 81.7% | 79.1% | 2.6% | Liechtenstein |
| 1980s | 82.3% | 78.8% | 3.5% | Liechtenstein |
| 1990s | 83.6% | 78.5% | 5.1% | Liechtenstein |
| 2000s | 85.2% | 78.7% | 6.5% | Liechtenstein |
| 2010s | 85.6% | 81.0% | 4.7% | Liechtenstein |
| 2020s | 85.5% | 82.4% | 3.1% | Liechtenstein |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural population, Liechtenstein or Samoa?
- Liechtenstein, at 85.3% against 82.6% in Samoa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural population between Liechtenstein and Samoa?
- 2.7%, with Liechtenstein ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and Samoa?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Liechtenstein and Samoa rank globally for rural population?
- Liechtenstein ranks 2nd and Samoa ranks 5th 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