Rural population (% of total population) for Papua New Guinea

Indicator Definition:
Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.

The indicator "Rural population (% of total population)" stands at 84.59 as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.4098 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is -0.4098.
The 3 year change in percent is -1.13.
The 5 year change in percent is -1.72.
The 10 year change in percent is -2.62.

The Serie's long term average value is 87.66. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 3.50 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.
The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.0%.
The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -12.37%.