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Brazil vs Indonesia: Urban Population Comparison

Compare Urban Population of Brazil and Indonesia over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, Brazil recorded Urban Population of 187.65M vs 169.70M for Indonesia (Brazil's Urban Population is 1.1× larger than Indonesia's.).

🇧🇷 Brazil
187.65M
+32.9% since 2000
🇮🇩 Indonesia
169.70M
+87.1% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
1.1×
Gap: 17.95M
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Brazil vs Indonesia All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

Complete annual observations of Urban Population for Brazil and Indonesia reported by World Bank.

Year 🇧🇷 Brazil Urban Population 🇮🇩 Indonesia Urban Population Indonesia : Brazil Ratio
2025 187.65M 169.70M 0.90×
2024 186.34M 166.55M 0.89×
2023 184.99M 163.42M 0.88×
2022 183.70M 160.31M 0.87×
2021 182.59M 157.41M 0.86×
2020 181.35M 154.66M 0.85×
2019 179.82M 151.88M 0.84×
2018 178.16M 148.73M 0.83×
2017 176.45M 145.58M 0.83×
2016 174.66M 142.40M 0.82×
2015 172.82M 139.20M 0.81×
2014 170.94M 135.91M 0.80×
2013 169.04M 132.61M 0.78×
2012 167.14M 129.28M 0.77×
2011 165.25M 125.94M 0.76×
2010 163.38M 122.79M 0.75×
2009 161.48M 119.59M 0.74×
2008 159.53M 116.39M 0.73×
2007 157.51M 113.18M 0.72×
2006 155.42M 109.96M 0.71×
2005 153.26M 106.75M 0.70×
2004 151.04M 103.59M 0.69×
2003 148.75M 100.44M 0.68×
2002 146.36M 97.24M 0.66×
2001 143.85M 94.00M 0.65×
2000 141.21M 90.72M 0.64×
1999 138.25M 87.32M 0.63×
1998 134.97M 83.74M 0.62×
1997 131.66M 80.03M 0.61×
1996 128.57M 76.28M 0.59×
1995 125.69M 72.56M 0.58×
1994 122.91M 68.94M 0.56×
1993 120.17M 65.44M 0.54×
1992 117.39M 62.13M 0.53×
1991 114.54M 59.02M 0.52×
1990 111.66M 56.14M 0.50×
1989 108.77M 53.40M 0.49×
1988 105.88M 50.73M 0.48×
1987 102.96M 48.17M 0.47×
1986 100.01M 45.71M 0.46×
1985 97.02M 43.35M 0.45×
1984 94.00M 41.06M 0.44×
1983 90.96M 38.86M 0.43×
1982 87.90M 36.79M 0.42×
1981 84.83M 34.83M 0.41×
1980 81.72M 32.99M 0.40×
1979 78.49M 31.22M 0.40×
1978 75.12M 29.51M 0.39×
1977 71.69M 27.89M 0.39×
1976 68.27M 26.37M 0.39×
1975 64.92M 24.94M 0.38×
1974 61.70M 23.61M 0.38×
1973 58.62M 22.40M 0.38×
1972 55.74M 21.30M 0.38×
1971 53.10M 20.32M 0.38×
1970 50.72M 19.43M 0.38×
1969 48.54M 18.60M 0.38×
1968 46.48M 17.83M 0.38×
1967 44.51M 17.12M 0.38×
1966 42.62M 16.46M 0.39×
1965 40.79M 15.88M 0.39×
1964 39.01M 15.29M 0.39×
1963 37.28M 14.66M 0.39×
1962 35.59M 14.06M 0.40×
1961 33.95M 13.47M 0.40×
1960 32.34M 12.90M 0.40×

Urban Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, Brazil recorded Urban Population of 187.65M, while Indonesia recorded 169.70M, representing a scale ratio of ~1.1×.
• 1960 Baseline: Brazil stood at 32.34M and Indonesia stood at 12.90M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 187.65M (+32.9% since 2000), while Indonesia moved to 169.70M (+87.1% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Brazil's Urban Population expanded at ~1.1% CAGR, while Indonesia's expanded at ~2.5% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, Brazil and Indonesia followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Brazil recorded 32.34M compared to 12.90M for Indonesia. By 2025, the values evolved to 187.65M and 169.70M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 17.95M.
• Scale Ratio: Brazil is 1.1× size of Indonesia.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 187.65M (Brazil in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved +32.9% since 2000, while Indonesia achieved +87.1% since 2000.

About Urban Population

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Brazil and Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions — Urban Population

What is the Urban Population of Brazil?

In 2025, Brazil's Urban Population was 187.65M according to official World Bank data.

What is the Urban Population of Indonesia?

In 2025, Indonesia's Urban Population was 169.70M according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Urban Population?

In 2025, Brazil recorded a higher Urban Population of 187.65M compared to Indonesia's 169.70M (a difference of 17.95M).

How has Urban Population changed over time for Brazil and Indonesia?

From 2000 to 2025, Brazil's Urban Population changed by +32.9% since 2000, while Indonesia's changed by +87.1% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SP.URB.TOTL (Urban Population). Values represent annual urban population for Brazil and Indonesia from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.