Indonesia vs Qatar
Every indicator for Indonesia and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 2,972,215 | +9,513.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 216 | +569.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 72,525 | −93.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 11,490 | +16,583.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 259 | −42.4% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 11,043 | 15,412 | −28.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 6.50 | −88.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | 26.88 | −82.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 5,185 | −99.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 22,000 | +2,972.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 7.4 | −68.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 1.07 | −54.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Qatar; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Qatar is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Indonesia leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 167 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024 / 2022).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 1,916,907 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 167 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Qatar stands at 5,185 against Indonesia's 39 — roughly 134 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 285,721,236 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 96 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 676,000 against Qatar's 22,000 — roughly 31 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Qatar stands at 72,525 against Indonesia's 5,060 — roughly 14 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Indonesia and Qatar differ most?
In area. Indonesia records 1,916,907 against Qatar's 11,490 — a ratio of roughly 167 to one.
Where are Indonesia and Qatar most alike?
In military expenditure (2024 / 2022), at 15,412 and 11,043 — a gap of only %40.
On how many indicators is Indonesia ahead of Qatar?
Indonesia is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Qatar on 8. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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