In the EU, rural areas cover 77% of EU territory (47% agricultural land and 30% forest) and are home to about half its population (farming communities and other residents).
Maapiirkonnad moodustavad 77% ELi territooriumist (põllumajandusmaa on 47% ja metsad 30%) ning need on koduks ligi poolele elanikkonnast (maakogukonnad ja muud elanikud).