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Russia has the largest rural population with a total rural population of about 37,650,000 of its citizens living in rural areas. The country with the highest percentage of its citizens living in rural areas is Bosnia and Herzegovina with 51.4%.
India has the largest percentage of rural population, with over 65% of its population living in rural areas.
As of 2010 census 61% of the population (7,978,264) livein rural areas, while 39% of the population (5,068,234) live in urban areas.
Approximately 60% of Egypt's population lives in rural areas.
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Approximately 70% of the Chinese population live in rural areas, with 30% in urban areas. The number in urban areas is, however, growing.A:According to Wikipedia, in 2009, Mainland China (excluding Hong Kong) was53% rural 47% urbanIn 2001, it was64% rural, 36% urbanIn 199074% rural, 26% urbanFuture predictions are:201550%/50%203530% Rural, 70% UrbanSee Wikipedia Link.
More population lives in rural areas but city population is increasing due to migration .
Greying rural population refers to the increasing proportion of elderly individuals in rural areas. It is a demographic trend characterized by a higher number of aging residents in rural communities. This phenomenon has implications for healthcare, social services, and economic development in these areas.
Approximately 27% of the Swiss population lives in rural areas.
Approximately 60-65% of the population in Pakistan live in rural areas. Urbanization is increasing, but a large portion of the population still resides in rural communities.
A rural map shows districts were population is less than that of the town areas.
Approximately 24% of the population in Latin America live in rural areas. However, this percentage varies by country.