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China vs Japan: Rural Population Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, China recorded Rural Population of 473.41M vs 9.50M for Japan (China's Rural Population is 49.8× larger than Japan's.).

🇨🇳 China
473.41M
-41.0% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
9.50M
-65.0% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
49.8×
Gap: 463.92M
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China vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

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

Year 🇨🇳 China Rural Population 🇯🇵 Japan Rural Population Japan : China Ratio
2025 473.41M 9.50M 0.02×
2024 480.54M 9.68M 0.02×
2023 486.27M 9.86M 0.02×
2022 491.19M 10.04M 0.02×
2021 498.27M 10.21M 0.02×
2020 514.72M 10.38M 0.02×
2019 524.95M 10.49M 0.02×
2018 540.06M 10.60M 0.02×
2017 555.13M 10.73M 0.02×
2016 571.22M 10.86M 0.02×
2015 588.79M 10.99M 0.02×
2014 607.04M 11.13M 0.02×
2013 620.41M 11.28M 0.02×
2012 635.11M 11.45M 0.02×
2011 647.90M 11.68M 0.02×
2010 679.10M 12.01M 0.02×
2009 687.71M 12.66M 0.02×
2008 702.21M 13.71M 0.02×
2007 713.12M 15.01M 0.02×
2006 729.67M 16.43M 0.02×
2005 743.25M 17.94M 0.02×
2004 754.83M 19.97M 0.03×
2003 766.21M 22.45M 0.03×
2002 779.89M 24.79M 0.03×
2001 792.87M 26.50M 0.03×
2000 802.64M 27.13M 0.03×
1999 817.04M 27.29M 0.03×
1998 827.75M 27.40M 0.03×
1997 837.56M 27.44M 0.03×
1996 846.44M 27.49M 0.03×
1995 854.96M 27.58M 0.03×
1994 852.05M 27.68M 0.03×
1993 848.59M 27.78M 0.03×
1992 845.07M 27.86M 0.03×
1991 840.76M 27.92M 0.03×
1990 837.82M 27.98M 0.03×
1989 825.45M 28.05M 0.03×
1988 817.25M 28.10M 0.03×
1987 809.56M 28.15M 0.03×
1986 805.16M 28.17M 0.03×
1985 801.87M 28.16M 0.04×
1984 798.21M 28.13M 0.04×
1983 802.03M 28.09M 0.04×
1982 801.20M 28.02M 0.03×
1981 793.55M 27.94M 0.04×
1980 790.96M 27.83M 0.04×
1979 785.27M 27.68M 0.04×
1978 784.87M 27.49M 0.04×
1977 777.87M 27.29M 0.04×
1976 768.41M 27.10M 0.04×
1975 757.45M 26.94M 0.04×
1974 745.81M 27.09M 0.04×
1973 730.24M 27.58M 0.04×
1972 714.35M 28.21M 0.04×
1971 695.93M 28.85M 0.04×
1970 676.09M 29.10M 0.04×
1969 656.72M 29.55M 0.04×
1968 638.04M 29.98M 0.05×
1967 620.69M 30.44M 0.05×
1966 604.06M 30.92M 0.05×
1965 586.57M 31.46M 0.05×
1964 570.56M 31.96M 0.06×
1963 567.46M 32.47M 0.06×
1962 550.43M 33.00M 0.06×
1961 532.92M 33.60M 0.06×
1960 535.35M 34.25M 0.06×

Rural Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, China recorded Rural Population of 473.41M, while Japan recorded 9.50M, representing a scale ratio of ~49.8×.
• 1960 Baseline: China stood at 535.35M and Japan stood at 34.25M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: China moved to 473.41M (-41.0% since 2000), while Japan moved to 9.50M (-65.0% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, China's Rural Population expanded at ~-2.1% CAGR, while Japan's expanded at ~-4.1% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, China and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, China recorded 535.35M compared to 34.25M for Japan. By 2025, the values evolved to 473.41M and 9.50M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 463.92M.
• Scale Ratio: China is 49.8× size of Japan.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 473.41M (China in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved -41.0% 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 China and Japan.

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 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, China recorded a higher Rural Population of 473.41M compared to Japan's 9.50M (a difference of 463.92M).

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

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