Total sample population, rural in Germany

Germany: Total sample population, rural was 11.90 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
11.90 million
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
32nd
of 96 countries
All-time high
14.51 million
in 2005
All-time low
15,566
in 2004
Years of data
10
2002–2011

Total sample population, rural in Germany, 2002–2011

05.0M10.0M15.0M2002200620112002: 16.0k2003: 15.8k2004: 15.6k2005: 14.5M2006: 13.8M2007: 12.1M2008: 12.1M2009: 12.1M2010: 12.2M2011: 11.9M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

In 2011, total sample population, rural in Germany stood at 11.90 million.

That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 74,259.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population, rural in Germany peaked at 14.51 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, 15,566, in 2004.

That places Germany 32nd out of 96 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total sample population, rural in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Total sample population, rural in Germany, 2002 to 2011.
Year Value Change
2002 16,002 —
2003 15,821 -1.1%
2004 15,566 -1.6%
2005 14.51 million +93085.3%
2006 13.79 million -4.9%
2007 12.05 million -12.6%
2008 12.09 million +0.3%
2009 12.14 million +0.4%
2010 12.16 million +0.1%
2011 11.90 million -2.1%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 11.90 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.18 million, 5.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 11.90 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.27 million, 5.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.08 million 15,566 14.51 million 8
2010s 12.03 million 11.90 million 12.16 million 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 29 Mozambique 13.89 million compare
  2. 30 Morocco 13.44 million compare
  3. 31 Ukraine 12.33 million compare
  4. 33 Spain 11.83 million compare
  5. 34 Cambodia 11.38 million compare
  6. 35 Colombia 11.13 million compare

See the full ranking of 96 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population, rural in Germany?
Total sample population, rural in Germany was 11.90 million in 2011, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population, rural recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 14.51 million in 2005.
What is the lowest total sample population, rural recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 15,566 in 2004.
How does Germany rank for total sample population, rural?
Germany ranks 32nd out of 96 countries with data for 2011.
Is total sample population, rural rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 74,259.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population, rural
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
96 places, 1,349 data points, 1970–2021
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