Indonesia vs Iran
Every indicator for Indonesia and Iran side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Iran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 92,417,681 | +209.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 363 | +298.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 3,924 | +29.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 1,745,150 | +9.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 53 | +181.5% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 33.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 85.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 8.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 42.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 77.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 11,043 | 7,892 | +39.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 2.01 | −61.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | 12.55 | −63.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 85 | −54.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 650,000 | +4.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 7.0 | −66.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 2.35 | −79.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Iran; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Indonesia is 209.2% higher than Iran.
- On gdp (nominal), Indonesia is 298.3% higher than Iran.
- On gdp per capita, Indonesia is 29.0% higher than Iran.
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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