Brazil vs Indonesia
Every indicator for Brazil and Indonesia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Indonesia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 285,721,236 | −25.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 1,446 | +57.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 5,060 | +111.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 71.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 1,916,907 | +344.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 149 | −83.2% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 72.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 3.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 1.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 59.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 11,043 | +89.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 0.78 | +24.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 4.60 | −54.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 39 | +154.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 676,000 | +12.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 2.4 | +51.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 0.49 | +55.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Indonesia; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Brazil is 25.5% lower than Indonesia.
- On gdp (nominal), Brazil is 57.7% higher than Indonesia.
- On gdp per capita, Brazil is 111.7% higher than Indonesia.
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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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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI