New Caledonia vs Switzerland: Rural population
New Caledonia
26.9%
in 2024
Switzerland
25.7%
in 2024
New Caledonia rank
133rd
Switzerland rank
136th
Rural population over time
- New Caledonia
- Switzerland
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 26.9% against 25.7% in Switzerland, a difference of 1.2%.
Across all 55 years both countries report, New Caledonia has been ahead every year.
New Caledonia ranks 133rd and Switzerland ranks 136th of 214 countries.
New Caledonia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Caledonia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.5% | 25.8% | 19.7% | New Caledonia |
| 1980s | 41.4% | 25.7% | 15.6% | New Caledonia |
| 1990s | 39.6% | 26.3% | 13.3% | New Caledonia |
| 2000s | 36.0% | 26.5% | 9.5% | New Caledonia |
| 2010s | 30.9% | 26.3% | 4.6% | New Caledonia |
| 2020s | 27.7% | 25.9% | 1.8% | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural population, New Caledonia or Switzerland?
- New Caledonia, at 26.9% against 25.7% in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural population between New Caledonia and Switzerland?
- 1.2%, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Caledonia and Switzerland?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do New Caledonia and Switzerland rank globally for rural population?
- New Caledonia ranks 133rd and Switzerland ranks 136th 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