Indonesia vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Indonesia and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 101,598,527 | +181.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 515 | +180.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 5,066 | −0.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 331,338 | +478.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 307 | −51.4% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 11,043 | 5,500 | +100.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 1.81 | −56.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | 8.82 | −47.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 54 | −28.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 522,000 | +29.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 5.1 | −54.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 0.95 | −48.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Vietnam; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Indonesia is 181.2% higher than Vietnam.
- On gdp (nominal), Indonesia is 180.8% higher than Vietnam.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
Related comparisons
Other comparisons involving Indonesia or Vietnam.
Indonesia profile →
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Vietnam profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI