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Brazil vs Japan: Rural Population Comparison

Compare Rural Population of Brazil and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, Brazil recorded Rural Population of 25.16M vs 9.50M for Japan (Brazil's Rural Population is 2.6× larger than Japan's.).

🇧🇷 Brazil
25.16M
-23.3% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
9.50M
-65.0% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
2.6×
Gap: 15.66M
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Brazil vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

Complete annual observations of Rural Population for Brazil and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇧🇷 Brazil Rural Population 🇯🇵 Japan Rural Population Japan : Brazil Ratio
2025 25.16M 9.50M 0.38×
2024 25.66M 9.68M 0.38×
2023 26.15M 9.86M 0.38×
2022 26.60M 10.04M 0.38×
2021 26.96M 10.21M 0.38×
2020 27.31M 10.38M 0.38×
2019 27.63M 10.49M 0.38×
2018 27.94M 10.60M 0.38×
2017 28.25M 10.73M 0.38×
2016 28.55M 10.86M 0.38×
2015 28.85M 10.99M 0.38×
2014 29.15M 11.13M 0.38×
2013 29.44M 11.28M 0.38×
2012 29.73M 11.45M 0.39×
2011 30.03M 11.68M 0.39×
2010 30.33M 12.01M 0.40×
2009 30.60M 12.66M 0.41×
2008 30.83M 13.71M 0.44×
2007 31.04M 15.01M 0.48×
2006 31.23M 16.43M 0.53×
2005 31.43M 17.94M 0.57×
2004 31.64M 19.97M 0.63×
2003 31.87M 22.45M 0.70×
2002 32.14M 24.79M 0.77×
2001 32.45M 26.50M 0.82×
2000 32.81M 27.13M 0.83×
1999 33.39M 27.29M 0.82×
1998 34.19M 27.40M 0.80×
1997 35.00M 27.44M 0.78×
1996 35.63M 27.49M 0.77×
1995 36.04M 27.58M 0.77×
1994 36.36M 27.68M 0.76×
1993 36.63M 27.78M 0.76×
1992 36.89M 27.86M 0.76×
1991 37.18M 27.92M 0.75×
1990 37.48M 27.98M 0.75×
1989 37.73M 28.05M 0.74×
1988 37.95M 28.10M 0.74×
1987 38.15M 28.15M 0.74×
1986 38.33M 28.17M 0.73×
1985 38.49M 28.16M 0.73×
1984 38.66M 28.13M 0.73×
1983 38.83M 28.09M 0.72×
1982 39.02M 28.02M 0.72×
1981 39.24M 27.94M 0.71×
1980 39.49M 27.83M 0.70×
1979 39.89M 27.68M 0.69×
1978 40.48M 27.49M 0.68×
1977 41.19M 27.29M 0.66×
1976 41.94M 27.10M 0.65×
1975 42.70M 26.94M 0.63×
1974 43.39M 27.09M 0.62×
1973 43.98M 27.58M 0.63×
1972 44.40M 28.21M 0.64×
1971 44.64M 28.85M 0.65×
1970 44.65M 29.10M 0.65×
1969 44.50M 29.55M 0.66×
1968 44.26M 29.98M 0.68×
1967 43.93M 30.44M 0.69×
1966 43.52M 30.92M 0.71×
1965 43.03M 31.46M 0.73×
1964 42.48M 31.96M 0.75×
1963 41.89M 32.47M 0.78×
1962 41.28M 33.00M 0.80×
1961 40.66M 33.60M 0.83×
1960 40.04M 34.25M 0.86×

Rural Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, Brazil recorded Rural Population of 25.16M, while Japan recorded 9.50M, representing a scale ratio of ~2.6×.
• 1960 Baseline: Brazil stood at 40.04M and Japan stood at 34.25M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 25.16M (-23.3% since 2000), while Japan moved to 9.50M (-65.0% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Brazil's Rural Population expanded at ~-1.1% CAGR, while Japan's expanded at ~-4.1% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, Brazil and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Brazil recorded 40.04M compared to 34.25M for Japan. By 2025, the values evolved to 25.16M and 9.50M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 15.66M.
• Scale Ratio: Brazil is 2.6× size of Japan.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 25.16M (Brazil in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved -23.3% since 2000, while Japan achieved -65.0% since 2000.

About Rural Population

Rural population refers to people living in rural 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 Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rural Population

What is the Rural Population of Brazil?

In 2025, Brazil's Rural Population was 25.16M according to official World Bank data.

What is the Rural Population of Japan?

In 2025, Japan's Rural Population was 9.50M according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Rural Population?

In 2025, Brazil recorded a higher Rural Population of 25.16M compared to Japan's 9.50M (a difference of 15.66M).

How has Rural Population changed over time for Brazil and Japan?

From 2000 to 2025, Brazil's Rural Population changed by -23.3% since 2000, while Japan's changed by -65.0% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

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