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Germany vs Indonesia: Rural Population Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, Indonesia recorded Rural Population of 116.02M vs 14.91M for Germany (Indonesia's Rural Population is 7.8× larger than Germany's.).

🇩🇪 Germany
14.91M
-8.9% since 2000
🇮🇩 Indonesia
116.02M
-7.4% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
7.8×
Gap: 101.11M
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Germany vs Indonesia All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

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

Year 🇩🇪 Germany Rural Population 🇮🇩 Indonesia Rural Population Indonesia : Germany Ratio
2025 14.91M 116.02M 7.78×
2024 15.02M 116.94M 7.79×
2023 15.07M 117.77M 7.81×
2022 15.15M 118.52M 7.82×
2021 15.28M 119.35M 7.81×
2020 15.41M 120.15M 7.80×
2019 15.53M 120.61M 7.76×
2018 15.63M 121.22M 7.75×
2017 15.72M 121.77M 7.75×
2016 15.78M 122.22M 7.74×
2015 15.77M 122.60M 7.78×
2014 15.73M 122.97M 7.82×
2013 15.75M 123.24M 7.83×
2012 15.77M 123.42M 7.83×
2011 15.78M 123.53M 7.83×
2010 16.11M 123.52M 7.67×
2009 16.16M 123.63M 7.65×
2008 16.22M 123.77M 7.63×
2007 16.27M 123.88M 7.61×
2006 16.31M 123.99M 7.60×
2005 16.35M 124.12M 7.59×
2004 16.38M 124.34M 7.59×
2003 16.39M 124.61M 7.60×
2002 16.40M 124.85M 7.61×
2001 16.38M 125.10M 7.64×
2000 16.36M 125.36M 7.66×
1999 16.35M 125.68M 7.69×
1998 16.35M 126.09M 7.71×
1997 16.36M 126.51M 7.74×
1996 16.34M 126.93M 7.77×
1995 16.30M 127.32M 7.81×
1994 16.26M 127.65M 7.85×
1993 16.20M 127.86M 7.89×
1992 16.10M 127.92M 7.94×
1991 15.99M 127.76M 7.99×
1990 15.88M 127.36M 8.02×
1989 15.74M 126.80M 8.05×
1988 15.63M 126.12M 8.07×
1987 15.57M 125.34M 8.05×
1986 15.56M 124.46M 8.00×
1985 15.56M 123.43M 7.93×
1984 15.60M 122.19M 7.83×
1983 15.66M 120.79M 7.71×
1982 15.71M 119.27M 7.59×
1981 15.74M 117.66M 7.48×
1980 15.72M 115.96M 7.38×
1979 15.70M 114.22M 7.27×
1978 15.71M 112.44M 7.16×
1977 15.74M 110.64M 7.03×
1976 15.79M 108.81M 6.89×
1975 15.88M 106.91M 6.73×
1974 15.96M 104.94M 6.58×
1973 15.97M 102.89M 6.44×
1972 15.95M 100.74M 6.32×
1971 15.90M 98.51M 6.20×
1970 15.90M 96.23M 6.05×
1969 15.89M 93.92M 5.91×
1968 15.91M 91.62M 5.76×
1967 16.07M 89.41M 5.56×
1966 16.30M 87.33M 5.36×
1965 16.52M 85.49M 5.18×
1964 16.76M 83.55M 4.98×
1963 17.03M 81.39M 4.78×
1962 17.27M 79.32M 4.59×
1961 17.48M 77.33M 4.42×
1960 17.69M 75.40M 4.26×

Rural Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, Indonesia recorded Rural Population of 116.02M, while Germany recorded 14.91M, representing a scale ratio of ~7.8×.
• 1960 Baseline: Germany stood at 17.69M and Indonesia stood at 75.40M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: Germany moved to 14.91M (-8.9% since 2000), while Indonesia moved to 116.02M (-7.4% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Germany's Rural Population expanded at ~-0.4% CAGR, while Indonesia's expanded at ~-0.3% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, Germany and Indonesia followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Germany recorded 17.69M compared to 75.40M for Indonesia. By 2025, the values evolved to 14.91M and 116.02M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 101.11M.
• Scale Ratio: Indonesia is 7.8× size of Germany.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 116.02M (Indonesia in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Germany achieved -8.9% 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 Germany and Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rural Population

What is the Rural Population of Germany?

In 2025, Germany's Rural Population was 14.91M 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, Indonesia recorded a higher Rural Population of 116.02M compared to Germany's 14.91M (a difference of 101.11M).

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

From 2000 to 2025, Germany's Rural Population changed by -8.9% 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 Germany and Indonesia from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.