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Indonesia vs United States: Rural Population Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, Indonesia recorded Rural Population of 116.02M vs 67.70M for United States (Indonesia's Rural Population is 1.7× larger than United States's.).

🇮🇩 Indonesia
116.02M
-7.4% since 2000
🇺🇸 United States
67.70M
+14.7% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
1.7×
Gap: 48.32M
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Indonesia vs United States All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

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

Year 🇮🇩 Indonesia Rural Population 🇺🇸 United States Rural Population United States : Indonesia Ratio
2025 116.02M 67.70M 0.58×
2024 116.94M 67.58M 0.58×
2023 117.77M 67.11M 0.57×
2022 118.52M 66.69M 0.56×
2021 119.35M 66.40M 0.56×
2020 120.15M 66.32M 0.55×
2019 120.61M 65.61M 0.54×
2018 121.22M 64.78M 0.53×
2017 121.77M 64.01M 0.53×
2016 122.22M 63.26M 0.52×
2015 122.60M 62.53M 0.51×
2014 122.97M 61.86M 0.50×
2013 123.24M 61.25M 0.50×
2012 123.42M 60.72M 0.49×
2011 123.53M 60.20M 0.49×
2010 123.52M 59.71M 0.48×
2009 123.63M 59.25M 0.48×
2008 123.77M 58.93M 0.48×
2007 123.88M 58.69M 0.47×
2006 123.99M 58.57M 0.47×
2005 124.12M 58.52M 0.47×
2004 124.34M 58.57M 0.47×
2003 124.61M 58.67M 0.47×
2002 124.85M 58.83M 0.47×
2001 125.10M 58.96M 0.47×
2000 125.36M 59.05M 0.47×
1999 125.68M 59.12M 0.47×
1998 126.09M 59.37M 0.47×
1997 126.51M 59.75M 0.47×
1996 126.93M 60.20M 0.47×
1995 127.32M 60.72M 0.48×
1994 127.65M 61.20M 0.48×
1993 127.86M 61.60M 0.48×
1992 127.92M 61.83M 0.48×
1991 127.76M 61.87M 0.48×
1990 127.36M 61.74M 0.48×
1989 126.80M 61.58M 0.49×
1988 126.12M 61.50M 0.49×
1987 125.34M 61.41M 0.49×
1986 124.46M 61.30M 0.49×
1985 123.43M 61.14M 0.50×
1984 122.19M 60.96M 0.50×
1983 120.79M 60.75M 0.50×
1982 119.27M 60.46M 0.51×
1981 117.66M 60.09M 0.51×
1980 115.96M 59.65M 0.51×
1979 114.22M 59.17M 0.52×
1978 112.44M 58.59M 0.52×
1977 110.64M 58.02M 0.52×
1976 108.81M 57.48M 0.53×
1975 106.91M 56.97M 0.53×
1974 104.94M 56.45M 0.54×
1973 102.89M 55.97M 0.54×
1972 100.74M 55.49M 0.55×
1971 98.51M 54.96M 0.56×
1970 96.23M 54.35M 0.56×
1969 93.92M 53.88M 0.57×
1968 91.62M 53.70M 0.59×
1967 89.41M 53.67M 0.60×
1966 87.33M 53.73M 0.62×
1965 85.49M 53.86M 0.63×
1964 83.55M 54.01M 0.65×
1963 81.39M 54.13M 0.67×
1962 79.32M 54.24M 0.68×
1961 77.33M 54.29M 0.70×
1960 75.40M 54.24M 0.72×

Rural Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, Indonesia recorded Rural Population of 116.02M, while United States recorded 67.70M, representing a scale ratio of ~1.7×.
• 1960 Baseline: Indonesia stood at 75.40M and United States stood at 54.24M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: Indonesia moved to 116.02M (-7.4% since 2000), while United States moved to 67.70M (+14.7% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Indonesia's Rural Population expanded at ~-0.3% CAGR, while United States's expanded at ~0.5% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, Indonesia and United States followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Indonesia recorded 75.40M compared to 54.24M for United States. By 2025, the values evolved to 116.02M and 67.70M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 48.32M.
• Scale Ratio: Indonesia is 1.7× size of United States.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 116.02M (Indonesia in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Indonesia achieved -7.4% 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 Indonesia and United States.

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 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, Indonesia recorded a higher Rural Population of 116.02M compared to United States's 67.70M (a difference of 48.32M).

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

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