Which has higher population, China or Indonesia?

China, at 1.23 million against 229,513 in Indonesia as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for China and Indonesia?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

China vs Indonesia: Population

China

1.23 million

in 2030

Indonesia

229,513

in 2030

China rank

1st

Indonesia rank

4th

Population over time

China
Indonesia

How they compare

China currently reports 1.23 million against 229,513 in Indonesia, a difference of 998,897.

That makes China's figure about 5.4 times Indonesia's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.

China ranks 1st and Indonesia ranks 4th of 188 countries.

China has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	China	Indonesia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	880,832	131,939	748,894	China
2000s	1.03 million	162,316	868,633	China
2010s	1.14 million	189,700	945,867	China
2020s	1.20 million	215,228	980,499	China
2030s	1.23 million	229,513	998,897	China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, China or Indonesia?: China, at 1.23 million against 229,513 in Indonesia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between China and Indonesia?: 998,897, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Indonesia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do China and Indonesia rank globally for population?: China ranks 1st and Indonesia ranks 4th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.