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China vs United States: Rural Population Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, China recorded Rural Population of 473.41M vs 67.70M for United States (China's Rural Population is 7.0× larger than United States's.).

🇨🇳 China
473.41M
-41.0% since 2000
🇺🇸 United States
67.70M
+14.7% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
7.0×
Gap: 405.71M
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China vs United States All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

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

Year 🇨🇳 China Rural Population 🇺🇸 United States Rural Population United States : China Ratio
2025 473.41M 67.70M 0.14×
2024 480.54M 67.58M 0.14×
2023 486.27M 67.11M 0.14×
2022 491.19M 66.69M 0.14×
2021 498.27M 66.40M 0.13×
2020 514.72M 66.32M 0.13×
2019 524.95M 65.61M 0.12×
2018 540.06M 64.78M 0.12×
2017 555.13M 64.01M 0.12×
2016 571.22M 63.26M 0.11×
2015 588.79M 62.53M 0.11×
2014 607.04M 61.86M 0.10×
2013 620.41M 61.25M 0.10×
2012 635.11M 60.72M 0.10×
2011 647.90M 60.20M 0.09×
2010 679.10M 59.71M 0.09×
2009 687.71M 59.25M 0.09×
2008 702.21M 58.93M 0.08×
2007 713.12M 58.69M 0.08×
2006 729.67M 58.57M 0.08×
2005 743.25M 58.52M 0.08×
2004 754.83M 58.57M 0.08×
2003 766.21M 58.67M 0.08×
2002 779.89M 58.83M 0.08×
2001 792.87M 58.96M 0.07×
2000 802.64M 59.05M 0.07×
1999 817.04M 59.12M 0.07×
1998 827.75M 59.37M 0.07×
1997 837.56M 59.75M 0.07×
1996 846.44M 60.20M 0.07×
1995 854.96M 60.72M 0.07×
1994 852.05M 61.20M 0.07×
1993 848.59M 61.60M 0.07×
1992 845.07M 61.83M 0.07×
1991 840.76M 61.87M 0.07×
1990 837.82M 61.74M 0.07×
1989 825.45M 61.58M 0.07×
1988 817.25M 61.50M 0.08×
1987 809.56M 61.41M 0.08×
1986 805.16M 61.30M 0.08×
1985 801.87M 61.14M 0.08×
1984 798.21M 60.96M 0.08×
1983 802.03M 60.75M 0.08×
1982 801.20M 60.46M 0.08×
1981 793.55M 60.09M 0.08×
1980 790.96M 59.65M 0.08×
1979 785.27M 59.17M 0.08×
1978 784.87M 58.59M 0.07×
1977 777.87M 58.02M 0.07×
1976 768.41M 57.48M 0.07×
1975 757.45M 56.97M 0.08×
1974 745.81M 56.45M 0.08×
1973 730.24M 55.97M 0.08×
1972 714.35M 55.49M 0.08×
1971 695.93M 54.96M 0.08×
1970 676.09M 54.35M 0.08×
1969 656.72M 53.88M 0.08×
1968 638.04M 53.70M 0.08×
1967 620.69M 53.67M 0.09×
1966 604.06M 53.73M 0.09×
1965 586.57M 53.86M 0.09×
1964 570.56M 54.01M 0.09×
1963 567.46M 54.13M 0.10×
1962 550.43M 54.24M 0.10×
1961 532.92M 54.29M 0.10×
1960 535.35M 54.24M 0.10×

Rural Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, China recorded Rural Population of 473.41M, while United States recorded 67.70M, representing a scale ratio of ~7.0×.
• 1960 Baseline: China stood at 535.35M and United States stood at 54.24M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: China moved to 473.41M (-41.0% since 2000), while United States moved to 67.70M (+14.7% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, China's Rural Population expanded at ~-2.1% CAGR, while United States's expanded at ~0.5% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, China and United States followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, China recorded 535.35M compared to 54.24M for United States. By 2025, the values evolved to 473.41M and 67.70M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 405.71M.
• Scale Ratio: China is 7.0× size of United States.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 473.41M (China in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved -41.0% since 2000, while United States achieved +14.7% 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 United States.

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 United States?

In 2025, United States's Rural Population was 67.70M 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 United States's 67.70M (a difference of 405.71M).

How has Rural Population changed over time for China and United States?

From 2000 to 2025, China's Rural Population changed by -41.0% since 2000, while United States's changed by +14.7% 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 United States from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.