Indonesia vs Iraq
Every indicator for Indonesia and Iraq side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Iraq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 47,020,774 | +507.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 254 | +469.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 5,410 | −6.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 72.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 435,050 | +340.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 108 | +37.9% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 21.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 81.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 15.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 69.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 11,043 | 6,179 | +78.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 2.36 | −66.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | 4.87 | −5.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 131 | −70.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 459,000 | +47.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 9.8 | −75.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 4.40 | −88.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Iraq; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Indonesia is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Iraq on 6. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force (about 9.0×); they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Iraq's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.40) is about 9.0 times Indonesia's (0.49).
- Indonesia's population (2025) (285,721,236) is about 6.1 times Iraq's (47,020,774).
- Indonesia's gdp (nominal) (1,446) is about 5.7 times Iraq's (254).
- Indonesia's area (1,916,907) is about 4.4 times Iraq's (435,050).
- Iraq's armed forces per 1,000 people (9.8) is about 4.1 times Indonesia's (2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Indonesia and Iraq differ most?
Where are Indonesia and Iraq most alike?
On how many indicators is Indonesia ahead of Iraq?
The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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