Rural population as a share of total population reached 27.7% in 2024 in Italy, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 1.14% less than in the previous year.
Historically, rural population as a share of total population in Italy reached an all time high of 40.6% in 1960 and an all time low of 27.7% in 2024.
Italy has been ranked 112th within the group of 171 countries we follow in terms of rural population as a share of total population.
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