Rural population, per unit of GDP in Kiribati
Kiribati: Rural population, per unit of GDP was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Rural population, per unit of GDP in Kiribati, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, rural population, per unit of gdp in Kiribati stood at 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 52.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rural population, per unit of gdp in Kiribati peaked at 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Kiribati 57th out of 212 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.
Rural population, per unit of GDP in Kiribati, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0.0036 units per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1972 | 0.0029 units per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP | -39.5% |
| 1974 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | -63.1% |
| 1975 | 0.001 units per US$ of GDP | +52.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP | +30.4% |
| 1977 | 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 1979 | 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP | +33.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1988 | 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP | -21.3% |
| 1989 | 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | -32.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 1995 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1997 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 2012 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -23.5% |
| 2022 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -15.8% |
| 2025 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Kiribati
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2317 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 590.95 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3661 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 23.17 (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 23.17 (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2021)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2021)
- Rural population 36.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population, per unit of gdp in Kiribati?
- Rural population, per unit of gdp in Kiribati was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest rural population, per unit of gdp recorded in Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0038 units per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest rural population, per unit of gdp recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Kiribati rank for rural population, per unit of gdp?
- Kiribati ranks 57th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rural population, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rural population divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Rural population ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Rural population divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.