United Arab Emirates vs Indonesia
Every indicator for United Arab Emirates and Indonesia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,513,149 | 285,721,236 | −96.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 552 | 1,446 | −61.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 50,274 | 5,060 | +893.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 71.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 98,648 | 1,916,907 | −94.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 117 | 149 | −21.7% |
| Median age (years) | — | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 100.0 | 72.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.2 | 3.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.3 | 1.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 86.0 | 59.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | — | 11,043 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | — | 0.78 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | — | 4.60 | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | — | 39 | — |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 63,000 | 676,000 | −90.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.5 | 2.4 | +131.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.02 | 0.49 | +108.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Arab Emirates relative to Indonesia; a positive value favors United Arab Emirates. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Indonesia is higher on 5 of the 8 indicators, while United Arab Emirates leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in population (2025), about 25 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 285,721,236 against United Arab Emirates's 11,513,149 — roughly 25 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 1,916,907 against United Arab Emirates's 98,648 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 676,000 against United Arab Emirates's 63,000 — roughly 11 times as much.
- United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita (50,274) is about 9.9 times Indonesia's (5,060).
- Indonesia's gdp (nominal) (1,446) is about 2.6 times United Arab Emirates's (552).
Frequently asked questions
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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