Share of population living in rural areas in Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Share of population living in rural areas was 9.88 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of population living in rural areas in Western Sahara, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in rural areas in Western Sahara is 9.88, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in rural areas in Western Sahara peaked at 100 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 8.81, in 2015.
Western Sahara ranks 206th 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 Western Sahara, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 100 | — |
| 1955 | 64.29 | -35.7% |
| 1960 | 60.33 | -6.2% |
| 1965 | 56.03 | -7.1% |
| 1970 | 51.86 | -7.4% |
| 1975 | 48.36 | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 35 | -27.6% |
| 1985 | 24.97 | -28.7% |
| 1990 | 14.68 | -41.2% |
| 1995 | 14.03 | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 13.27 | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 12.15 | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 11.48 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 8.81 | -23.3% |
| 2020 | 9.88 | +12.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of population living in rural areas in Western Sahara changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -41.2% | 24.97 | 14.68 |
| 1955 | -35.7% | 100 | 64.29 |
| 1985 | -28.7% | 35 | 24.97 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 82.15 | 64.29 | 100 | 2 |
| 1960s | 58.18 | 56.03 | 60.33 | 2 |
| 1970s | 50.11 | 48.36 | 51.86 | 2 |
| 1980s | 29.99 | 24.97 | 35 | 2 |
| 1990s | 14.36 | 14.03 | 14.68 | 2 |
| 2000s | 12.71 | 12.15 | 13.27 | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.14 | 8.81 | 11.48 | 2 |
| 2020s | 9.88 | 9.88 | 9.88 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Western Sahara
- 203 Saint Martin (French Part) 10.28 compare
- 204 Djibouti 10.11 compare
- 205 South Korea 9.89 compare
- 207 United Arab Emirates 9.75 compare
- 208 Jersey 9.24 compare
- 209 Mauritius 9.12 compare
More population data for Western Sahara
- Population growth rate -0.109 (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4967 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3345 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.109 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 41,447 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.351 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population density 3.13 (2100)
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in rural areas in Western Sahara?
- Share of population living in rural areas in Western Sahara was 9.88 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Western Sahara?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of population living in rural areas recorded in Western Sahara?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.81 in 2015.
- How does Western Sahara rank for share of population living in rural areas?
- Western Sahara ranks 206th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in Western Sahara?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Sahara 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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