Share of population living in rural areas in Andorra

Andorra: Share of population living in rural areas was 26.6% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
26.6%
World rank
114th
of 236 countries
All-time high
100.0%
in 1950
All-time low
20.3%
in 2005
Years of data
15
1950–2020

Share of population living in rural areas in Andorra, 1950–2020

204060801001950198520201950: 100 %1955: 100 %1960: 43.8 %1965: 39.6 %1970: 35.4 %1975: 31.3 %1980: 26.4 %1985: 28.2 %1990: 20.8 %1995: 23.3 %2000: 25.3 %2005: 20.3 %2010: 21.5 %2015: 25.3 %2020: 26.6 %

Source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Andorra recorded 26.6% for share of population living in rural areas in 2020.

The figure is up 23.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of population living in rural areas in Andorra peaked at 100.0% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 20.3%, in 2005.

Andorra ranks 114th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Share of population living in rural areas in Andorra, year by year

Annual values for Share of population living in rural areas in Andorra, 1950 to 2020.
Year % Change
1950 100.0%
1955 100.0% +0.0%
1960 43.8% -56.2%
1965 39.6% -9.7%
1970 35.4% -10.5%
1975 31.3% -11.8%
1980 26.4% -15.5%
1985 28.2% +6.9%
1990 20.8% -26.3%
1995 23.3% +11.7%
2000 25.3% +8.8%
2005 20.3% -20.0%
2010 21.5% +6.3%
2015 25.3% +17.2%
2020 26.6% +5.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 2
1960s 41.7% 39.6% 43.8% 2
1970s 33.4% 31.3% 35.4% 2
1980s 27.3% 26.4% 28.2% 2
1990s 22.0% 20.8% 23.3% 2
2000s 22.8% 20.3% 25.3% 2
2010s 23.4% 21.5% 25.3% 2
2020s 26.6% 26.6% 26.6% 1

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  3. 113 Germany 27.0% compare
  4. 115 United States Virgin Islands 26.4% compare
  5. 116 Guyana 26.4% compare
  6. 117 Costa Rica 26.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of population living in rural areas in Andorra?
Share of population living in rural areas in Andorra was 26.6% in 2020, according to European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Andorra?
The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 1950.
What is the lowest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Andorra?
The lowest recorded value was 20.3% in 2005.
How does Andorra rank for share of population living in rural areas?
Andorra ranks 114th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
Is share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in Andorra?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Andorra data come from?
The figures come from European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population living in rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of population living in rural areas
Unit
%
Source
European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 3,540 data points, 1950–2020
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Estimated share of the population living in rural areas. Rural areas are identified using satellite imagery and population data, applying the same definitions across countries.