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Data Dictionary: World Development Indicators 2015
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Data Source: Social Explorer; The World Bank
Table: T6. Urban and Rural Population [3]
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Table Details
T6. Urban and Rural Population
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Variable Label
T004_001
Total Population:
T004_002
Urban Population
T004_003
Rural Population
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; World Development Indicators 2013: Technical Documentation
  World development Indicators: Technical Documentation -> Variable Descriptions -> Urban Population
Urban Population
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; World Development Indicators 2013: Technical Documentation
  World development Indicators: Technical Documentation -> Variable Descriptions -> Rural Population
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.