Indicator Definition:
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
The indicator "Urban population (% of total population)" stands at 23.62 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 2.44 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is 2.44.
The 3 year change in percent is 6.86.
The 5 year change in percent is 11.17.
The 10 year change in percent is 24.16.
| Measure | Realization |
| Indicator Name: | Urban population (% of total population) |
| Indicator Source: | United Nations Population Division. World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision. | macro-rankings.com |
| Indicator Description: | Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division. |
| Observations Date: | 12/31/1960 |