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Indonesia: Rural population (% of total population)

In , Indonesia's Rural population (% of total population) was 41.25.

That's down 1.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37.13 . Indonesia ranks #87 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Indonesia Rural population (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
53.76
Trough
41.25
1-year change
-1.5%
5-year change
-6.8%
-1.4% / yr
10-year change
-13.2%
-1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population (% of total population)
41.2490
41.8821
42.5065
43.1238
43.7215
44.2618
44.9043
45.5459
46.1874
46.8279

About Rural population (% of total population)

Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.

Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Indonesia's Rural population (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Indonesia's Rural population (% of total population) was 41.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Indonesia's Rural population (% of total population) rising or falling?
Indonesia's Rural population (% of total population) fell 1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Indonesia rank globally on Rural population (% of total population)?
In 2024, Indonesia ranked #87 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population (% of total population).
How does Indonesia's Rural population (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population (% of total population) in 2024 was 37.13, so Indonesia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 37.
What is Rural population (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.