Rural population, annual growth rate in France

France: Rural population, annual growth rate was 0.033 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.033 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 80.6%
World rank
112th
of 208 countries
All-time high
1.1 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-3.52 % change on previous year
in 2016
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Rural population, annual growth rate in France, 1961–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for rural population, annual growth rate in France is 0.033 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 80.6% on the previous year and up 102.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in France peaked at 1.1 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -3.52 % change on previous year, in 2016.

That places France 112th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -2.06 % change on previous year -2.95 % change on previous year -1.2 % change on previous year 9
1970s -0.2178 % change on previous year -1.07 % change on previous year 0.3147 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.2481 % change on previous year 0.1461 % change on previous year 0.4247 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.4591 % change on previous year -0.7265 % change on previous year 0.0676 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.2765 % change on previous year -0.9541 % change on previous year 1.1 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.306 % change on previous year -3.52 % change on previous year 0.5129 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.2057 % change on previous year 0.033 % change on previous year 0.3958 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 109 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.0583 % change on previous year compare
  2. 110 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.0542 % change on previous year compare
  3. 111 Viet Nam 0.0489 % change on previous year compare
  4. 113 Morocco 0.0275 % change on previous year compare
  5. 114 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.0156 % change on previous year compare
  6. 115 Spain 0.0113 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is rural population, annual growth rate in France?
Rural population, annual growth rate in France was 0.033 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 1.1 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -3.52 % change on previous year in 2016.
How does France rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
France ranks 112th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 102.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Rural population, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
256 places, 16,522 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.