Percentage of land area by degree of urbanization 2026
Explore the percentage of land area by degree of urbanization, highlighting how urban development shapes countries' landscapes and influences economic growth. Understanding this statistic reveals the balance between urban and rural spaces, essential for sustainable planning.
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- #1
Holy See - #2
Monaco - #3
Gibraltar - #4
Bermuda - #5
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) - #6
Bangladesh - #7
Nauru - #8
Rwanda - #9
Burundi - #10
Malta
Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.
- #237
Wallis and Futuna Islands - #236
Tokelau - #235
Saint Pierre and Miquelon - #234
Saint Helena - #233
Niue - #232
Montserrat - #231
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) - #230
Cook Islands - #229
Anguilla - #228
Greenland
Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.
Data Source
United Nations Population Division
The Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs conducts demographic research, supports intergovernmental processes at the United Nations in the area of population and development, and assists countries in developing their capacity to produce and analyse population data and information. The Division brings population issues to the attention of the international community by highlighting the central role of demographic trends in all aspects of sustainable development. The Division publishes datasets on the world’s population and analyzes global demographic trends.
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