The share of rural population in Turkey decreased by 0.4 percentage points (-1.74 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. This marks the lowest share during the observed period. Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and urban population. National statistical offices may have their own definition of people living in rural areas.
Share of rural population in Turkey from 2001 to 2023
Characteristic
Share of population
2023
22.54%
2022
22.98%
2021
23.43%
2020
23.9%
2019
24.37%
2018
24.86%
2017
25.36%
2016
25.87%
2015
26.39%
2014
26.92%
2013
27.47%
2012
28.03%
2011
28.6%
2010
29.18%
2009
29.76%
2008
30.35%
2007
30.95%
2006
31.55%
2005
32.16%
2004
32.77%
2003
33.4%
2002
34.03%
2001
34.66%
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World Bank. (October 24, 2024). Share of rural population in Turkey from 2001 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457079/turkey-share-of-rural-population/
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World Bank. (2024). Share of rural population in Turkey from 2001 to 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457079/turkey-share-of-rural-population/
World Bank. "Share of Rural Population in Turkey from 2001 to 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Oct 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1457079/turkey-share-of-rural-population/
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