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.
At a glance
Vietnam is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Indonesia leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 5.8 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Indonesia's area (1,916,907) is about 5.8 times Vietnam's (331,338).
- Indonesia's population (2025) (285,721,236) is about 2.8 times Vietnam's (101,598,527).
- Indonesia's gdp (nominal) (1,446) is about 2.8 times Vietnam's (515).
- Vietnam's military expenditure as a share of gdp (1.81) is about 2.3 times Indonesia's (0.78).
- Vietnam's armed forces per 1,000 people (5.1) is about 2.2 times Indonesia's (2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Indonesia and Vietnam differ most?
In area. Indonesia records 1,916,907 against Vietnam's 331,338 — a ratio of roughly 5.8 to one.
Where are Indonesia and Vietnam most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 5,066 and 5,060 — a gap of only %0.1.
On how many indicators is Indonesia ahead of Vietnam?
Indonesia is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Vietnam on 7. 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