Which has higher population, Indonesia or Nigeria?

Indonesia, at 229,513 against 162,578 in Nigeria as of 2030.

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

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.

Indonesia vs Nigeria: Population

Indonesia

229,513

in 2030

Nigeria

162,578

in 2030

Indonesia rank

4th

Nigeria rank

7th

Population over time

Indonesia
Nigeria

How they compare

Indonesia currently reports 229,513 against 162,578 in Nigeria, a difference of 66,935.

That makes Indonesia's figure about 1.4 times Nigeria's.

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

Indonesia ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Indonesia	Nigeria	Difference	Ahead
1990s	131,939	60,859	71,080	Indonesia
2000s	162,316	80,346	81,970	Indonesia
2010s	189,700	105,187	84,513	Indonesia
2020s	215,228	139,684	75,544	Indonesia
2030s	229,513	162,578	66,935	Indonesia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Indonesia or Nigeria?: Indonesia, at 229,513 against 162,578 in Nigeria as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Indonesia and Nigeria?: 66,935, with Indonesia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Nigeria?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Indonesia and Nigeria rank globally for population?: Indonesia ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 7th 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.