Rural population, annual growth rate in Spain

Spain: Rural population, annual growth rate was 0.0113 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.0113 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 85.3%
World rank
116th
of 209 countries
All-time high
0.8896 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-1.93 % change on previous year
in 1966
Years of data
65
1961–2025

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

-2-101196119932025

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

Analysis

Spain recorded 0.0113 % change on previous year for rural population, annual growth rate in 2025.

The figure is down 85.3% on the previous year and up 101.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Spain peaked at 0.8896 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -1.93 % change on previous year, in 1966.

Spain ranks 116th of 209 countries on this measure, 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 -1.49 % change on previous year -1.93 % change on previous year -0.656 % change on previous year 9
1970s -0.744 % change on previous year -1.21 % change on previous year -0.6658 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.8659 % change on previous year -0.9344 % change on previous year -0.7711 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.1799 % change on previous year -0.7674 % change on previous year -0.0223 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.3914 % change on previous year -0.2577 % change on previous year 0.8896 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.4751 % change on previous year -1.02 % change on previous year 0.3399 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.037 % change on previous year -0.2611 % change on previous year 0.309 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 113 France 0.033 % change on previous year compare
  2. 114 Morocco 0.0275 % change on previous year compare
  3. 115 St. Kitts and Nevis 0.0156 % change on previous year compare
  4. 117 Isle of Man 0.0075 % change on previous year compare
  5. 118 Trinidad and Tobago -0.0602 % change on previous year compare
  6. 119 Canada -0.0803 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 256 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is rural population, annual growth rate in Spain?
Rural population, annual growth rate in Spain was 0.0113 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 0.8896 % change on previous year in 2003.
What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was -1.93 % change on previous year in 1966.
How does Spain rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
Spain ranks 116th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 101.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.