Share of population living in rural areas in Saint Martin (French Part)
Saint Martin (French Part): Share of population living in rural areas was 10.3% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of population living in rural areas in Saint Martin (French Part), 1950–2020
Source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in rural areas in Saint Martin (French Part) is 10.3%, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 85.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in rural areas in Saint Martin (French Part) peaked at 100.0% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 5.5%, in 2010.
Saint Martin (French Part) ranks 203rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population living in rural areas in Saint Martin (French Part), year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 100.0% | — |
| 1955 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 100.0% | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 20.1% | -79.9% |
| 1990 | 10.7% | -46.7% |
| 1995 | 10.7% | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 10.9% | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 7.0% | -36.2% |
| 2010 | 5.5% | -20.6% |
| 2015 | 5.8% | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 10.3% | +78.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2 |
| 1960s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2 |
| 1970s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2 |
| 1980s | 60.1% | 20.1% | 100.0% | 2 |
| 1990s | 10.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.9% | 7.0% | 10.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.7% | 5.5% | 5.8% | 2 |
| 2020s | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saint Martin (French Part)
- 200 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 11.5% compare
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- 202 Lebanon 10.4% compare
- 204 Djibouti 10.1% compare
- 205 Republic of Korea 9.9% compare
- 206 Western Sahara 9.9% compare
More population data for Saint Martin (French Part)
- Population density 400.56 people per km² (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0299 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2002)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0299 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1332 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 879 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Population by income level, annual growth rate -4.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in rural areas in Saint Martin (French Part)?
- Share of population living in rural areas in Saint Martin (French Part) was 10.3% 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 Saint Martin (French Part)?
- The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Saint Martin (French Part)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5% in 2010.
- How does Saint Martin (French Part) rank for share of population living in rural areas?
- Saint Martin (French Part) ranks 203rd out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in Saint Martin (French Part)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Martin (French Part) 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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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.