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Indonesia vs Japan: Urban Population Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, Indonesia recorded Urban Population of 169.70M vs 113.87M for Japan (Indonesia's Urban Population is 1.5× larger than Japan's.).

🇮🇩 Indonesia
169.70M
+87.1% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
113.87M
+14.2% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
1.5×
Gap: 55.83M
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Indonesia vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

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

Year 🇮🇩 Indonesia Urban Population 🇯🇵 Japan Urban Population Japan : Indonesia Ratio
2025 169.70M 113.87M 0.67×
2024 166.55M 114.29M 0.69×
2023 163.42M 114.66M 0.70×
2022 160.31M 115.09M 0.72×
2021 157.41M 115.47M 0.73×
2020 154.66M 115.88M 0.75×
2019 151.88M 116.14M 0.76×
2018 148.73M 116.21M 0.78×
2017 145.58M 116.24M 0.80×
2016 142.40M 116.22M 0.82×
2015 139.20M 116.15M 0.83×
2014 135.91M 116.15M 0.85×
2013 132.61M 116.17M 0.88×
2012 129.28M 116.18M 0.90×
2011 125.94M 116.15M 0.92×
2010 122.79M 116.06M 0.95×
2009 119.59M 115.39M 0.96×
2008 116.39M 114.35M 0.98×
2007 113.18M 112.99M 1.00×
2006 109.96M 111.42M 1.01×
2005 106.75M 109.83M 1.03×
2004 103.59M 107.79M 1.04×
2003 100.44M 105.27M 1.05×
2002 97.24M 102.65M 1.06×
2001 94.00M 100.65M 1.07×
2000 90.72M 99.71M 1.10×
1999 87.32M 99.34M 1.14×
1998 83.74M 99.00M 1.18×
1997 80.03M 98.62M 1.23×
1996 76.28M 98.26M 1.29×
1995 72.56M 97.89M 1.35×
1994 68.94M 97.49M 1.41×
1993 65.44M 97.05M 1.48×
1992 62.13M 96.57M 1.55×
1991 59.02M 96.04M 1.63×
1990 56.14M 95.50M 1.70×
1989 53.40M 95.02M 1.78×
1988 50.73M 94.47M 1.86×
1987 48.17M 93.92M 1.95×
1986 45.71M 93.31M 2.04×
1985 43.35M 92.67M 2.14×
1984 41.06M 91.95M 2.24×
1983 38.86M 91.22M 2.35×
1982 36.79M 90.46M 2.46×
1981 34.83M 89.72M 2.58×
1980 32.99M 88.97M 2.70×
1979 31.22M 88.21M 2.83×
1978 29.51M 87.42M 2.96×
1977 27.89M 86.58M 3.10×
1976 26.37M 85.68M 3.25×
1975 24.94M 84.63M 3.39×
1974 23.61M 83.07M 3.52×
1973 22.40M 81.13M 3.62×
1972 21.30M 78.97M 3.71×
1971 20.32M 76.85M 3.78×
1970 19.43M 74.31M 3.82×
1969 18.60M 72.67M 3.91×
1968 17.83M 71.03M 3.98×
1967 17.12M 69.44M 4.06×
1966 16.46M 67.93M 4.13×
1965 15.88M 66.49M 4.19×
1964 15.29M 64.94M 4.25×
1963 14.66M 63.43M 4.33×
1962 14.06M 61.93M 4.41×
1961 13.47M 60.45M 4.49×
1960 12.90M 58.97M 4.57×

Urban Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, Indonesia recorded Urban Population of 169.70M, while Japan recorded 113.87M, representing a scale ratio of ~1.5×.
• 1960 Baseline: Indonesia stood at 12.90M and Japan stood at 58.97M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: Indonesia moved to 169.70M (+87.1% since 2000), while Japan moved to 113.87M (+14.2% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Indonesia's Urban Population expanded at ~2.5% CAGR, while Japan's expanded at ~0.5% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, Indonesia and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Indonesia recorded 12.90M compared to 58.97M for Japan. By 2025, the values evolved to 169.70M and 113.87M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 55.83M.
• Scale Ratio: Indonesia is 1.5× size of Japan.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 169.70M (Indonesia in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Indonesia achieved +87.1% since 2000, while Japan achieved +14.2% since 2000.

About Urban Population

Urban population refers to people living in urban 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 — Urban Population

What is the Urban Population of Indonesia?

In 2025, Indonesia's Urban Population was 169.70M according to official World Bank data.

What is the Urban Population of Japan?

In 2025, Japan's Urban Population was 113.87M according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Urban Population?

In 2025, Indonesia recorded a higher Urban Population of 169.70M compared to Japan's 113.87M (a difference of 55.83M).

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

From 2000 to 2025, Indonesia's Urban Population changed by +87.1% since 2000, while Japan's changed by +14.2% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SP.URB.TOTL (Urban Population). Values represent annual urban population for Indonesia and Japan from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.