Rural population (% of total population) in European Union was reported at 24.05 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. European Union - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.



European Union - Rural Population
Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.

European Union | World Bank Development Indicators