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Indonesia vs Japan: Rural Population Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, Indonesia recorded Rural Population of 116.02M vs 9.50M for Japan (Indonesia's Rural Population is 12.2× larger than Japan's.).

🇮🇩 Indonesia
116.02M
-7.4% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
9.50M
-65.0% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
12.2×
Gap: 106.52M
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Indonesia vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

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

Year 🇮🇩 Indonesia Rural Population 🇯🇵 Japan Rural Population Japan : Indonesia Ratio
2025 116.02M 9.50M 0.08×
2024 116.94M 9.68M 0.08×
2023 117.77M 9.86M 0.08×
2022 118.52M 10.04M 0.08×
2021 119.35M 10.21M 0.09×
2020 120.15M 10.38M 0.09×
2019 120.61M 10.49M 0.09×
2018 121.22M 10.60M 0.09×
2017 121.77M 10.73M 0.09×
2016 122.22M 10.86M 0.09×
2015 122.60M 10.99M 0.09×
2014 122.97M 11.13M 0.09×
2013 123.24M 11.28M 0.09×
2012 123.42M 11.45M 0.09×
2011 123.53M 11.68M 0.09×
2010 123.52M 12.01M 0.10×
2009 123.63M 12.66M 0.10×
2008 123.77M 13.71M 0.11×
2007 123.88M 15.01M 0.12×
2006 123.99M 16.43M 0.13×
2005 124.12M 17.94M 0.14×
2004 124.34M 19.97M 0.16×
2003 124.61M 22.45M 0.18×
2002 124.85M 24.79M 0.20×
2001 125.10M 26.50M 0.21×
2000 125.36M 27.13M 0.22×
1999 125.68M 27.29M 0.22×
1998 126.09M 27.40M 0.22×
1997 126.51M 27.44M 0.22×
1996 126.93M 27.49M 0.22×
1995 127.32M 27.58M 0.22×
1994 127.65M 27.68M 0.22×
1993 127.86M 27.78M 0.22×
1992 127.92M 27.86M 0.22×
1991 127.76M 27.92M 0.22×
1990 127.36M 27.98M 0.22×
1989 126.80M 28.05M 0.22×
1988 126.12M 28.10M 0.22×
1987 125.34M 28.15M 0.22×
1986 124.46M 28.17M 0.23×
1985 123.43M 28.16M 0.23×
1984 122.19M 28.13M 0.23×
1983 120.79M 28.09M 0.23×
1982 119.27M 28.02M 0.23×
1981 117.66M 27.94M 0.24×
1980 115.96M 27.83M 0.24×
1979 114.22M 27.68M 0.24×
1978 112.44M 27.49M 0.24×
1977 110.64M 27.29M 0.25×
1976 108.81M 27.10M 0.25×
1975 106.91M 26.94M 0.25×
1974 104.94M 27.09M 0.26×
1973 102.89M 27.58M 0.27×
1972 100.74M 28.21M 0.28×
1971 98.51M 28.85M 0.29×
1970 96.23M 29.10M 0.30×
1969 93.92M 29.55M 0.31×
1968 91.62M 29.98M 0.33×
1967 89.41M 30.44M 0.34×
1966 87.33M 30.92M 0.35×
1965 85.49M 31.46M 0.37×
1964 83.55M 31.96M 0.38×
1963 81.39M 32.47M 0.40×
1962 79.32M 33.00M 0.42×
1961 77.33M 33.60M 0.43×
1960 75.40M 34.25M 0.45×

Rural Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, Indonesia recorded Rural Population of 116.02M, while Japan recorded 9.50M, representing a scale ratio of ~12.2×.
• 1960 Baseline: Indonesia stood at 75.40M and Japan stood at 34.25M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: Indonesia moved to 116.02M (-7.4% since 2000), while Japan moved to 9.50M (-65.0% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Indonesia's Rural Population expanded at ~-0.3% CAGR, while Japan's expanded at ~-4.1% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, Indonesia and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Indonesia recorded 75.40M compared to 34.25M for Japan. By 2025, the values evolved to 116.02M and 9.50M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 106.52M.
• Scale Ratio: Indonesia is 12.2× size of Japan.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 116.02M (Indonesia in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Indonesia achieved -7.4% 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 Indonesia and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rural Population

What is the Rural Population of Indonesia?

In 2025, Indonesia's Rural Population was 116.02M 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, Indonesia recorded a higher Rural Population of 116.02M compared to Japan's 9.50M (a difference of 106.52M).

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

From 2000 to 2025, Indonesia's Rural Population changed by -7.4% 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 Indonesia and Japan from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.