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China vs Indonesia: Urban Population Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, China recorded Urban Population of 933.17M vs 169.70M for Indonesia (China's Urban Population is 5.5× larger than Indonesia's.).

🇨🇳 China
933.17M
+102.9% since 2000
🇮🇩 Indonesia
169.70M
+87.1% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
5.5×
Gap: 763.47M
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China vs Indonesia All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

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

Year 🇨🇳 China Urban Population 🇮🇩 Indonesia Urban Population Indonesia : China Ratio
2025 933.17M 169.70M 0.18×
2024 928.44M 166.55M 0.18×
2023 924.44M 163.42M 0.18×
2022 920.99M 160.31M 0.17×
2021 914.09M 157.41M 0.17×
2020 896.38M 154.66M 0.17×
2019 882.80M 151.88M 0.17×
2018 862.70M 148.73M 0.17×
2017 841.08M 145.58M 0.17×
2016 816.57M 142.40M 0.17×
2015 791.07M 139.20M 0.18×
2014 764.82M 135.91M 0.18×
2013 742.83M 132.61M 0.18×
2012 719.08M 129.28M 0.18×
2011 697.13M 125.94M 0.18×
2010 658.61M 122.79M 0.19×
2009 643.55M 119.59M 0.19×
2008 622.45M 116.39M 0.19×
2007 604.77M 113.18M 0.19×
2006 581.35M 109.96M 0.19×
2005 560.47M 106.75M 0.19×
2004 541.24M 103.59M 0.19×
2003 522.19M 100.44M 0.19×
2002 500.51M 97.24M 0.19×
2001 478.98M 94.00M 0.20×
2000 460.01M 90.72M 0.20×
1999 435.70M 87.32M 0.20×
1998 414.19M 83.74M 0.20×
1997 392.52M 80.03M 0.20×
1996 371.11M 76.28M 0.21×
1995 349.89M 72.56M 0.21×
1994 339.79M 68.94M 0.20×
1993 329.85M 65.44M 0.20×
1992 319.90M 62.13M 0.19×
1991 310.02M 59.02M 0.19×
1990 297.37M 56.14M 0.19×
1989 293.20M 53.40M 0.18×
1988 284.38M 50.73M 0.18×
1987 274.47M 48.17M 0.18×
1986 261.63M 45.71M 0.17×
1985 249.17M 43.35M 0.17×
1984 238.62M 41.06M 0.17×
1983 221.28M 38.86M 0.18×
1982 207.43M 36.79M 0.18×
1981 200.33M 34.83M 0.17×
1980 190.27M 32.99M 0.17×
1979 183.73M 31.22M 0.17×
1978 171.30M 29.51M 0.17×
1977 165.59M 27.89M 0.17×
1976 162.28M 26.37M 0.16×
1975 158.95M 24.94M 0.16×
1974 154.54M 23.61M 0.15×
1973 151.70M 22.40M 0.15×
1972 147.68M 21.30M 0.14×
1971 145.18M 20.32M 0.14×
1970 142.22M 19.43M 0.14×
1969 139.30M 18.60M 0.13×
1968 136.47M 17.83M 0.13×
1967 133.86M 17.12M 0.13×
1966 131.34M 16.46M 0.13×
1965 128.62M 15.88M 0.12×
1964 127.80M 15.29M 0.12×
1963 114.88M 14.66M 0.13×
1962 115.34M 14.06M 0.12×
1961 127.41M 13.47M 0.11×
1960 131.72M 12.90M 0.10×

Urban Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, China recorded Urban Population of 933.17M, while Indonesia recorded 169.70M, representing a scale ratio of ~5.5×.
• 1960 Baseline: China stood at 131.72M and Indonesia stood at 12.90M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: China moved to 933.17M (+102.9% since 2000), while Indonesia moved to 169.70M (+87.1% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, China's Urban Population expanded at ~2.9% CAGR, while Indonesia's expanded at ~2.5% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, China and Indonesia followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, China recorded 131.72M compared to 12.90M for Indonesia. By 2025, the values evolved to 933.17M and 169.70M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 763.47M.
• Scale Ratio: China is 5.5× size of Indonesia.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 933.17M (China in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved +102.9% 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 China and Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions — Urban Population

What is the Urban Population of China?

In 2025, China's Urban Population was 933.17M 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, China recorded a higher Urban Population of 933.17M compared to Indonesia's 169.70M (a difference of 763.47M).

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

From 2000 to 2025, China's Urban Population changed by +102.9% 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 China and Indonesia from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.