Which has higher population, India or Indonesia?

India, at 1.18 million against 229,513 in Indonesia as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for India 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.

India vs Indonesia: Population

India

1.18 million

in 2030

Indonesia

229,513

in 2030

India rank

2nd

Indonesia rank

4th

Population over time

India
Indonesia

How they compare

India currently reports 1.18 million against 229,513 in Indonesia, a difference of 954,167.

That makes India's figure about 5.2 times Indonesia's.

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

India ranks 2nd and Indonesia ranks 4th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	India	Indonesia	Difference	Ahead
1990s	595,977	131,939	464,039	India
2000s	758,653	162,316	596,337	India
2010s	935,196	189,700	745,496	India
2020s	1.10 million	215,228	886,393	India
2030s	1.18 million	229,513	954,167	India

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, India or Indonesia?: India, at 1.18 million against 229,513 in Indonesia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between India and Indonesia?: 954,167, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and Indonesia?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do India and Indonesia rank globally for population?: India ranks 2nd 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.