Indonesia vs Israel
Every indicator for Indonesia and Israel side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Israel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 10,122,800 | +2,722.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 611 | +136.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 60,337 | −91.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 22,070 | +8,585.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 459 | −67.5% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 29.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 88.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 3.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 91.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 11,043 | 46,505 | −76.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 8.78 | −91.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | 19.99 | −77.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 4,594 | −99.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 178,000 | +279.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 17.6 | −86.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 4.23 | −88.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Israel; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Israel is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Indonesia leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 119 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 4,594 against Indonesia's 39 — roughly 119 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 1,916,907 against Israel's 22,070 — roughly 87 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 285,721,236 against Israel's 10,122,800 — roughly 28 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 60,337 against Indonesia's 5,060 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Military expenditure as a share of GDP shows the widest gap of all: Israel stands at 8.78 against Indonesia's 0.78 — roughly 11 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
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