In 2023, Burundi and Niger had the highest share of their populations living in rural areas in Africa, with approximately 85 percent and 83 percent, respectively. Rwanda and Malawi followed, each with around 82 percent. In contrast, Gabon and Libya were the countries with lowest share of rural inhabitants on the continent.
Share of rural population in Africa in 2023, by country
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World Bank. (June 28, 2024). Share of rural population in Africa in 2023, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1491363/rural-population-share-in-africa-by-country/
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