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Indonesia vs Japan: Population Density Comparison

Compare Population Density (People per sq. km) of Indonesia and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2023, Japan recorded Population Density (People per sq. km) of 341.54 vs 148.58 for Indonesia (Japan's Population Density is 192.97 higher than Indonesia's.).

🇮🇩 Indonesia
148.58
+29.1% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
341.54
-1.9% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
192.97
Latest Year: 2023
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Indonesia vs Japan All Annual Observations (1961 – 2023)

Complete annual observations of Population Density (People per sq. km) for Indonesia and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇮🇩 Indonesia Population Density 🇯🇵 Japan Population Density Difference / Gap
2023 148.58 341.54 192.97
2022 147.33 343.28 195.95
2021 146.24 344.81 198.57
2020 146.37 346.40 200.02
2019 145.13 347.42 202.28
2018 143.78 347.90 204.12
2017 142.39 348.35 205.95
2016 140.95 348.63 207.69
2015 139.44 348.81 209.37
2014 137.88 349.18 211.30
2013 136.27 349.64 213.37
2012 134.59 350.15 215.56
2011 132.87 350.71 217.84
2010 131.19 351.36 220.17
2009 129.54 351.29 221.75
2008 127.91 351.34 223.43
2007 126.26 351.17 224.91
2006 124.61 350.77 226.16
2005 122.97 350.54 227.58
2004 121.40 350.51 229.11
2003 119.86 350.39 230.53
2002 118.29 349.64 231.36
2001 116.70 348.83 232.14
2000 115.09 347.99 232.90
1999 117.58 347.41 229.83
1998 115.83 346.78 230.95
1997 114.01 345.84 231.83
1996 112.17 345.01 232.84
1995 110.34 344.14 233.80
1994 108.52 343.33 234.81
1993 106.71 342.37 235.67
1992 104.91 341.26 236.36
1991 103.10 340.00 236.90
1990 101.29 338.67 237.37
1989 99.47 337.55 238.07
1988 97.63 336.20 238.57
1987 95.78 334.80 239.02
1986 93.94 333.10 239.16
1985 92.06 331.42 239.36
1984 90.12 329.27 239.15
1983 88.13 325.80 237.67
1982 86.14 323.54 237.40
1981 84.17 321.13 236.95
1980 82.22 318.88 236.66
1979 80.28 316.29 236.01
1978 78.36 313.63 235.27
1977 76.47 310.79 234.31
1976 74.62 307.71 233.09
1975 72.78 304.43 231.65
1974 70.96 300.50 229.53
1973 69.16 296.53 227.37
1972 67.37 292.38 225.02
1971 65.60 288.24 222.64
1970 63.84 281.98 218.14
1969 62.11 278.75 216.64
1968 60.42 275.46 215.04
1967 58.80 272.37 213.57
1966 57.29 269.57 212.27
1965 55.95 267.12 211.16
1964 54.56 264.26 209.70
1963 53.02 261.52 208.50
1962 51.54 258.88 207.34
1961 50.12 256.49 206.37

Population Density Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2023, Japan recorded Population Density of 341.54, while Indonesia recorded 148.58, a difference of 192.97.
• 1961 Baseline: Indonesia stood at 50.12 and Japan stood at 256.49.
• 2000–2023 Trajectory: Indonesia moved to 148.58 (+29.1% since 2000), while Japan moved to 341.54 (-1.9% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1961 to 2023, Indonesia and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1961, Indonesia recorded 50.12 compared to 256.49 for Japan. By 2023, the values evolved to 148.58 and 341.54 respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2023 is 192.97.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 341.54 (Japan in 2023).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Indonesia achieved +29.1% since 2000, while Japan achieved -1.9% since 2000.

About Population Density (People per sq. km)

Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Indonesia and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Population Density

What is the Population Density of Indonesia?

In 2023, Indonesia's Population Density was 148.58 according to official World Bank data.

What is the Population Density of Japan?

In 2023, Japan's Population Density was 341.54 according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Population Density?

In 2023, Japan recorded a higher Population Density of 341.54 compared to Indonesia's 148.58 (a difference of 192.97).

How has Population Density changed over time for Indonesia and Japan?

From 2000 to 2023, Indonesia's Population Density changed by +29.1% since 2000, while Japan's changed by -1.9% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: EN.POP.DNST (Population Density (People per sq. km)). Values represent annual population density (people per sq. km) for Indonesia and Japan from 1961 through 2023. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.