Share of population living in rural areas in Switzerland
Switzerland: Share of population living in rural areas was 23.98 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
23.98
World rank
133rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
39.91
in 1950
All-time low
23.98
in 2020
Years of data
15
1950–2020
Share of population living in rural areas in Switzerland, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in rural areas in Switzerland is 23.98, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in rural areas in Switzerland peaked at 39.91 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 23.98, in 2020.
Switzerland ranks 133rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Share of population living in rural areas in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 39.91 | — |
| 1955 | 38.41 | -3.8% |
| 1960 | 36.91 | -3.9% |
| 1965 | 34.68 | -6.1% |
| 1970 | 33.42 | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 32.82 | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 33.18 | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 32.51 | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 31.28 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 29.48 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 28.71 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 27.75 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 25.85 | -6.9% |
| 2015 | 24.86 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 23.98 | -3.6% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 23.98 is above the median for high income countries, which is 23.76, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 23.98 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.33, 79% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 39.16 | 38.41 | 39.91 | 2 |
| 1960s | 35.8 | 34.68 | 36.91 | 2 |
| 1970s | 33.12 | 32.82 | 33.42 | 2 |
| 1980s | 32.85 | 32.51 | 33.18 | 2 |
| 1990s | 30.38 | 29.48 | 31.28 | 2 |
| 2000s | 28.23 | 27.75 | 28.71 | 2 |
| 2010s | 25.35 | 24.86 | 25.85 | 2 |
| 2020s | 23.98 | 23.98 | 23.98 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 130 Liechtenstein 24.48 compare
- 131 Cyprus 24.33 compare
- 132 Iceland 24.14 compare
- 134 El Salvador 23.93 compare
- 135 Canada 23.76 compare
- 136 New Zealand 23.72 compare
More population data for Switzerland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0595 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,754 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.046 (2100)
- Population density 230.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 392,499 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in rural areas in Switzerland?
- Share of population living in rural areas in Switzerland was 23.98 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 39.91 in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.98 in 2020.
- How does Switzerland rank for share of population living in rural areas?
- Switzerland ranks 133rd out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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