Indonesia vs Kazakhstan
Every indicator for Indonesia and Kazakhstan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Kazakhstan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 20,843,754 | +1,270.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 306 | +372.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 14,692 | −65.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 74.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 2,724,902 | −29.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 8 | +1,848.6% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 30.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 93.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 4.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 11.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 62.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 11,043 | 1,209 | +813.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 0.43 | +81.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | 1.94 | +137.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 58 | −33.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 71,000 | +852.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 3.4 | −30.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 0.74 | −33.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Kazakhstan; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Indonesia is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Kazakhstan leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 19 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 149 against Kazakhstan's 8 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Indonesia stands at 285,721,236 against Kazakhstan's 20,843,754 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Indonesia's armed forces personnel (2020) (676,000) is about 9.5 times Kazakhstan's (71,000).
- Indonesia's military expenditure (2024) (11,043) is about 9.1 times Kazakhstan's (1,209).
- Indonesia's gdp (nominal) (1,446) is about 4.7 times Kazakhstan's (306).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Indonesia and Kazakhstan differ most?
In population density. Indonesia records 149 against Kazakhstan's 8 — a ratio of roughly 19 to one.
Where are Indonesia and Kazakhstan most alike?
In area, at 2,724,902 and 1,916,907 — a gap of only %42.
On how many indicators is Indonesia ahead of Kazakhstan?
Indonesia is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Kazakhstan on 5. 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