Annual rate of change in urban populations in Georgia
Georgia: Annual rate of change in urban populations was -0.814 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
-0.814
World rank
132nd
of 144 countries
All-time high
1.62
in 2000
All-time low
-0.878
in 1955
Years of data
14
1955–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Georgia, 1955–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Georgia recorded -0.814 for annual rate of change in urban populations in 2020.
That represents a change of down 168.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Georgia peaked at 1.62 in 2000 and was at its lowest, -0.878, in 1955.
Georgia ranks 132nd of 144 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | -0.878 | — |
| 1960 | -0.1455 | -83.4% |
| 1965 | 0.3055 | -310.0% |
| 1970 | 0.5355 | +75.3% |
| 1975 | 0.6519 | +21.7% |
| 1980 | 0.9542 | +46.4% |
| 1985 | 0.7246 | -24.1% |
| 1990 | 0.6456 | -10.9% |
| 1995 | 0.986 | +52.7% |
| 2000 | 1.62 | +64.6% |
| 2005 | 1.53 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 1.19 | -21.7% |
| 2015 | 0.7013 | -41.3% |
| 2020 | -0.814 | -216.1% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's -0.814 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.2439. (41 countries reporting)
- Georgia's -0.814 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5634. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -0.878 | -0.878 | -0.878 | 1 |
| 1960s | 0.08 | -0.1455 | 0.3055 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.5937 | 0.5355 | 0.6519 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.8394 | 0.7246 | 0.9542 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.8158 | 0.6456 | 0.986 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.57 | 1.53 | 1.62 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.948 | 0.7013 | 1.19 | 2 |
| 2020s | -0.814 | -0.814 | -0.814 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More population data for Georgia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5746 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2343 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5746 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,385 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3182 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.685 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.584 (2100)
- Population density 42.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 126,871 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Georgia?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Georgia was -0.814 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 in 2000.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.878 in 1955.
- How does Georgia rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Georgia ranks 132nd out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 168.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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