5 Countries with the Largest Rural Population in the World

2. China

Rural Population: 514,596,570

The rural population in the People’s Republic of China makes up less than half of China’s population (roughly 45%). Nearly 40% of China’s workforce is engaged in farming. Meanwhile, agricultural production makes up around 9% of China’s GDP. Rice, wheat, and maize are the primary crops, collectively contributing to over 90% of the country’s total food production. China is at the second position on our list of countries with the largest rural population in the world.