Share of population living in rural areas in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: Share of population living in rural areas was 24.48 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
24.48
World rank
130th
of 236 countries
All-time high
100
in 1950
All-time low
24.48
in 2020
Years of data
15
1950–2020
Share of population living in rural areas in Liechtenstein, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in rural areas in Liechtenstein is 24.48, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in rural areas in Liechtenstein peaked at 100 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 24.48, in 2020.
That places Liechtenstein 130th out of 236 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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 Liechtenstein, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 100 | — |
| 1955 | 100 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 66.62 | -33.4% |
| 1965 | 63.53 | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 60.1 | -5.4% |
| 1975 | 57.26 | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 35.84 | -37.4% |
| 1985 | 33.54 | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 30.63 | -8.7% |
| 1995 | 30.25 | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 27.26 | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 26.53 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 26.63 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 26.53 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 24.48 | -7.7% |
Liechtenstein compared with similar countries
- Liechtenstein's 24.48 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.76, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Liechtenstein's 24.48 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.33, 81% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 100 | 100 | 100 | 2 |
| 1960s | 65.07 | 63.53 | 66.62 | 2 |
| 1970s | 58.68 | 57.26 | 60.1 | 2 |
| 1980s | 34.69 | 33.54 | 35.84 | 2 |
| 1990s | 30.44 | 30.25 | 30.63 | 2 |
| 2000s | 26.89 | 26.53 | 27.26 | 2 |
| 2010s | 26.58 | 26.53 | 26.63 | 2 |
| 2020s | 24.48 | 24.48 | 24.48 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Liechtenstein
- 127 Libya 24.57 compare
- 128 Antigua and Barbuda 24.54 compare
- 129 Kyrgyzstan 24.49 compare
- 131 Cyprus 24.33 compare
- 132 Iceland 24.14 compare
- 133 Switzerland 23.98 compare
More population data for Liechtenstein
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0241 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 -0.1965 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 42.29 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.421 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2162 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.009 (2100)
- Population density 272.58 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in rural areas in Liechtenstein?
- Share of population living in rural areas in Liechtenstein was 24.48 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Liechtenstein?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.48 in 2020.
- How does Liechtenstein rank for share of population living in rural areas?
- Liechtenstein ranks 130th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in Liechtenstein?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liechtenstein 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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