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China vs Indonesia: Rural Population Comparison

Compare Rural Population of China and Indonesia over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, China recorded Rural Population of 473.41M vs 116.02M for Indonesia (China's Rural Population is 4.1× larger than Indonesia's.).

🇨🇳 China
473.41M
-41.0% since 2000
🇮🇩 Indonesia
116.02M
-7.4% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
4.1×
Gap: 357.39M
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China vs Indonesia All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

Complete annual observations of Rural Population for China and Indonesia reported by World Bank.

Year 🇨🇳 China Rural Population 🇮🇩 Indonesia Rural Population Indonesia : China Ratio
2025 473.41M 116.02M 0.25×
2024 480.54M 116.94M 0.24×
2023 486.27M 117.77M 0.24×
2022 491.19M 118.52M 0.24×
2021 498.27M 119.35M 0.24×
2020 514.72M 120.15M 0.23×
2019 524.95M 120.61M 0.23×
2018 540.06M 121.22M 0.22×
2017 555.13M 121.77M 0.22×
2016 571.22M 122.22M 0.21×
2015 588.79M 122.60M 0.21×
2014 607.04M 122.97M 0.20×
2013 620.41M 123.24M 0.20×
2012 635.11M 123.42M 0.19×
2011 647.90M 123.53M 0.19×
2010 679.10M 123.52M 0.18×
2009 687.71M 123.63M 0.18×
2008 702.21M 123.77M 0.18×
2007 713.12M 123.88M 0.17×
2006 729.67M 123.99M 0.17×
2005 743.25M 124.12M 0.17×
2004 754.83M 124.34M 0.16×
2003 766.21M 124.61M 0.16×
2002 779.89M 124.85M 0.16×
2001 792.87M 125.10M 0.16×
2000 802.64M 125.36M 0.16×
1999 817.04M 125.68M 0.15×
1998 827.75M 126.09M 0.15×
1997 837.56M 126.51M 0.15×
1996 846.44M 126.93M 0.15×
1995 854.96M 127.32M 0.15×
1994 852.05M 127.65M 0.15×
1993 848.59M 127.86M 0.15×
1992 845.07M 127.92M 0.15×
1991 840.76M 127.76M 0.15×
1990 837.82M 127.36M 0.15×
1989 825.45M 126.80M 0.15×
1988 817.25M 126.12M 0.15×
1987 809.56M 125.34M 0.15×
1986 805.16M 124.46M 0.15×
1985 801.87M 123.43M 0.15×
1984 798.21M 122.19M 0.15×
1983 802.03M 120.79M 0.15×
1982 801.20M 119.27M 0.15×
1981 793.55M 117.66M 0.15×
1980 790.96M 115.96M 0.15×
1979 785.27M 114.22M 0.15×
1978 784.87M 112.44M 0.14×
1977 777.87M 110.64M 0.14×
1976 768.41M 108.81M 0.14×
1975 757.45M 106.91M 0.14×
1974 745.81M 104.94M 0.14×
1973 730.24M 102.89M 0.14×
1972 714.35M 100.74M 0.14×
1971 695.93M 98.51M 0.14×
1970 676.09M 96.23M 0.14×
1969 656.72M 93.92M 0.14×
1968 638.04M 91.62M 0.14×
1967 620.69M 89.41M 0.14×
1966 604.06M 87.33M 0.14×
1965 586.57M 85.49M 0.15×
1964 570.56M 83.55M 0.15×
1963 567.46M 81.39M 0.14×
1962 550.43M 79.32M 0.14×
1961 532.92M 77.33M 0.15×
1960 535.35M 75.40M 0.14×

Rural Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, China recorded Rural Population of 473.41M, while Indonesia recorded 116.02M, representing a scale ratio of ~4.1×.
• 1960 Baseline: China stood at 535.35M and Indonesia stood at 75.40M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: China moved to 473.41M (-41.0% since 2000), while Indonesia moved to 116.02M (-7.4% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, China's Rural Population expanded at ~-2.1% CAGR, while Indonesia's expanded at ~-0.3% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, China and Indonesia followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, China recorded 535.35M compared to 75.40M for Indonesia. By 2025, the values evolved to 473.41M and 116.02M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 357.39M.
• Scale Ratio: China is 4.1× size of Indonesia.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 473.41M (China in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved -41.0% since 2000, while Indonesia achieved -7.4% 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 China and Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rural Population

What is the Rural Population of China?

In 2025, China's Rural Population was 473.41M according to official World Bank data.

What is the Rural Population of Indonesia?

In 2025, Indonesia's Rural Population was 116.02M according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Rural Population?

In 2025, China recorded a higher Rural Population of 473.41M compared to Indonesia's 116.02M (a difference of 357.39M).

How has Rural Population changed over time for China and Indonesia?

From 2000 to 2025, China's Rural Population changed by -41.0% since 2000, while Indonesia's changed by -7.4% 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 China and Indonesia from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.