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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 27% of the Swiss population lives in rural areas.
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Approximately 45% of Romania's population lives in rural areas.
Approximately 80% of Malawi's population lives in rural areas. This high percentage reflects the country's reliance on agriculture and traditional lifestyles, as many rural communities engage in subsistence farming. The rural population faces challenges such as limited access to healthcare, education, and infrastructure compared to urban areas.
India has the largest percentage of rural population, with over 65% of its population living in rural areas.
Approximately 26% of the population in Russia lives in rural areas, while the remaining majority resides in urban and suburban settings.
In Great Britain, approximately 83% of the population lives in urban areas, while the remaining 17% resides in rural areas. Cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow have the highest population densities, contributing significantly to the urban population percentage.
As of 2021, it is estimated that around 46% of the global population lives in rural areas. However, this percentage can vary greatly by country, with some nations having a much higher proportion of their population living in rural areas compared to others.
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%.
Approximately 60% of Egypt's population lives in rural areas.
Percentage of rural and urban population in Pakistan is 72% to 28% in 2010.