Over 77% of the EU's territory is classified as rural (47% is farm land and 30% forest) and is home to around half its population (farming communities and other residents).
Maapiirkonnad moodustavad üle 77% ELi territooriumist (põllumajandusmaa 47% ja metsad 30%) ning on koduks ligi poolele elanikkonnast (põllumajanduskogukonnad ja muud elanikud).