5 Countries with the Largest Rural Population in the World

3. Pakistan

Rural Population: 146,845,783

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a developing country in South Asia. Pakistan’s rural population is estimated at 146,845,783 as of 2022, reflecting a 1.44% increase from the previous year. Pakistan has a 64% rural population, which relies majorly on agriculture for sustenance and income. Pakistan’s top crops, including wheat, sugarcane, cotton, and rice, hold the highest importance in terms of value, accounting for more than 75% of the total crop output’s worth.