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Japan vs United States: Rural Population Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2025, United States recorded Rural Population of 67.70M vs 9.50M for Japan (United States's Rural Population is 7.1× larger than Japan's.).

🇯🇵 Japan
9.50M
-65.0% since 2000
🇺🇸 United States
67.70M
+14.7% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
7.1×
Gap: 58.20M
Rural Population
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Japan vs United States All Annual Observations (1960 – 2025)

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

Year 🇯🇵 Japan Rural Population 🇺🇸 United States Rural Population United States : Japan Ratio
2025 9.50M 67.70M 7.13×
2024 9.68M 67.58M 6.98×
2023 9.86M 67.11M 6.81×
2022 10.04M 66.69M 6.64×
2021 10.21M 66.40M 6.50×
2020 10.38M 66.32M 6.39×
2019 10.49M 65.61M 6.26×
2018 10.60M 64.78M 6.11×
2017 10.73M 64.01M 5.97×
2016 10.86M 63.26M 5.82×
2015 10.99M 62.53M 5.69×
2014 11.13M 61.86M 5.56×
2013 11.28M 61.25M 5.43×
2012 11.45M 60.72M 5.30×
2011 11.68M 60.20M 5.15×
2010 12.01M 59.71M 4.97×
2009 12.66M 59.25M 4.68×
2008 13.71M 58.93M 4.30×
2007 15.01M 58.69M 3.91×
2006 16.43M 58.57M 3.56×
2005 17.94M 58.52M 3.26×
2004 19.97M 58.57M 2.93×
2003 22.45M 58.67M 2.61×
2002 24.79M 58.83M 2.37×
2001 26.50M 58.96M 2.22×
2000 27.13M 59.05M 2.18×
1999 27.29M 59.12M 2.17×
1998 27.40M 59.37M 2.17×
1997 27.44M 59.75M 2.18×
1996 27.49M 60.20M 2.19×
1995 27.58M 60.72M 2.20×
1994 27.68M 61.20M 2.21×
1993 27.78M 61.60M 2.22×
1992 27.86M 61.83M 2.22×
1991 27.92M 61.87M 2.22×
1990 27.98M 61.74M 2.21×
1989 28.05M 61.58M 2.20×
1988 28.10M 61.50M 2.19×
1987 28.15M 61.41M 2.18×
1986 28.17M 61.30M 2.18×
1985 28.16M 61.14M 2.17×
1984 28.13M 60.96M 2.17×
1983 28.09M 60.75M 2.16×
1982 28.02M 60.46M 2.16×
1981 27.94M 60.09M 2.15×
1980 27.83M 59.65M 2.14×
1979 27.68M 59.17M 2.14×
1978 27.49M 58.59M 2.13×
1977 27.29M 58.02M 2.13×
1976 27.10M 57.48M 2.12×
1975 26.94M 56.97M 2.11×
1974 27.09M 56.45M 2.08×
1973 27.58M 55.97M 2.03×
1972 28.21M 55.49M 1.97×
1971 28.85M 54.96M 1.91×
1970 29.10M 54.35M 1.87×
1969 29.55M 53.88M 1.82×
1968 29.98M 53.70M 1.79×
1967 30.44M 53.67M 1.76×
1966 30.92M 53.73M 1.74×
1965 31.46M 53.86M 1.71×
1964 31.96M 54.01M 1.69×
1963 32.47M 54.13M 1.67×
1962 33.00M 54.24M 1.64×
1961 33.60M 54.29M 1.62×
1960 34.25M 54.24M 1.58×

Rural Population Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2025, United States recorded Rural Population of 67.70M, while Japan recorded 9.50M, representing a scale ratio of ~7.1×.
• 1960 Baseline: Japan stood at 34.25M and United States stood at 54.24M.
• 2000–2025 Trajectory: Japan moved to 9.50M (-65.0% since 2000), while United States moved to 67.70M (+14.7% since 2000).
• Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2025, Japan's Rural Population expanded at ~-4.1% CAGR, while United States's expanded at ~0.5% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1960 to 2025, Japan and United States followed distinct developmental paths. In 1960, Japan recorded 34.25M compared to 54.24M for United States. By 2025, the values evolved to 9.50M and 67.70M respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2025 is 58.20M.
• Scale Ratio: United States is 7.1× size of Japan.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 67.70M (United States in 2025).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Japan achieved -65.0% 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 Japan and United States.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rural Population

What is the Rural Population of Japan?

In 2025, Japan's Rural Population was 9.50M 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, United States recorded a higher Rural Population of 67.70M compared to Japan's 9.50M (a difference of 58.20M).

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

From 2000 to 2025, Japan's Rural Population changed by -65.0% 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 Japan and United States from 1960 through 2025. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.