Share of population living in rural areas in Israel
Israel: Share of population living in rural areas was 6.44 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
6.44
World rank
219th
of 236 countries
All-time high
30.61
in 1950
All-time low
6.44
in 2020
Years of data
15
1950–2020
Share of population living in rural areas in Israel, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Israel recorded 6.44 for share of population living in rural areas in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in rural areas in Israel peaked at 30.61 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 6.44, in 2020.
Israel ranks 219th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Share of population living in rural areas in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 30.61 | — |
| 1955 | 26.57 | -13.2% |
| 1960 | 23.63 | -11.1% |
| 1965 | 20.46 | -13.4% |
| 1970 | 17.48 | -14.5% |
| 1975 | 15.51 | -11.3% |
| 1980 | 14.52 | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 13.42 | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 12.84 | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 9.93 | -22.6% |
| 2000 | 8.42 | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 7.77 | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 7.47 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 6.91 | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 6.44 | -6.8% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 6.44 is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.76, 27% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Israel's 6.44 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12.01, 54% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28.59 | 26.57 | 30.61 | 2 |
| 1960s | 22.04 | 20.46 | 23.63 | 2 |
| 1970s | 16.5 | 15.51 | 17.48 | 2 |
| 1980s | 13.97 | 13.42 | 14.52 | 2 |
| 1990s | 11.39 | 9.93 | 12.84 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.1 | 7.77 | 8.42 | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.19 | 6.91 | 7.47 | 2 |
| 2020s | 6.44 | 6.44 | 6.44 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More population data for Israel
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -7.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4941 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3735 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 12,992 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.38 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0847 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.477 (2100)
- Population density 912.52 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.14 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in rural areas in Israel?
- Share of population living in rural areas in Israel was 6.44 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 30.61 in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.44 in 2020.
- How does Israel rank for share of population living in rural areas?
- Israel ranks 219th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from 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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