# Urban Population (% of Total Population)
Urban Population (% of Total Population) is a **key demographic indicator** that measures the **percentage of a country's population living in urban areas**, as opposed to rural areas.
**Urban areas** generally include **cities and towns**, which are characterized by **higher population density** and **more developed infrastructure** compared to **rural regions**.
The **chart illustrates** the **percentage of the total population residing in urban areas in Cyprus** over a span of **24 years**, from **2000 to 2023**.