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Overview
Indonesia has 6.2 times the population of Argentina: 285.72 million people against 45.85 million (2025).
Indonesia's economy is 2.1 times the size of Argentina's, at $1.45T versus $683.10B.
Per person, Argentina is the wealthier of the two: $14,898 against $5,060 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Indonesia | Argentina | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.45T | $683.10B | 2025 | $1.40T / $633.27B |
| GDP per capita | $5,060 | Higher: $14,898 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 5.1% | 4.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.9% | 219.9% | 2025 / 2024 | 3.7% / — |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.2% | 7.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 29 | 46 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $182 | Higher: $811 | 2023 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | Higher: $320 | $297 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.38 | $5.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 285.72 million | 45.85 million | 2025 | 283.59 million / 45.42 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 32.9 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.10 | 1.50 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | Higher: 77.5 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 59% | 92% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 73% | Higher: 90% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,904,569 km² | 2,780,400 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 150.0/km² | 16.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 812 Mt | Lower: 171 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.9 t | 3.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $11.04B | $4.18B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 676,000 | 103,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Indonesia is growing faster: 5.1% annual GDP growth versus 4.4%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Argentina at 219.9%, while the other economy sits at 1.9%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Indonesia: a price level of 29 versus 46 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Argentina: $811 against $182 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Indonesia is the younger society: median age 30.4 versus 32.9 years.
Life expectancy is 6.3 years longer in Argentina (77.5 vs 71.3).
Argentina is considerably more urbanized: 92% of people live in cities, against 59%.
Internet adoption is higher in Argentina (90% vs 73% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Indonesia is 32% smaller than Argentina: 1,904,569 km² versus 2,780,400 km².
Indonesia is far more densely settled: 150 people per km² against 16.
Military
Indonesia spends 2.6 times as much on defence as Argentina: $11.04B versus $4.18B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Indonesia fields the larger armed forces: 676,000 personnel against 103,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Indonesia bigger than Argentina?
- Argentina is larger by land area. Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km² while Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², so Argentina is 46% larger than the other.
- Which has more people, Indonesia or Argentina?
- Indonesia has the larger population: 285.72 million versus 45.85 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Indonesia richer than Argentina?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Argentina is richer: $14,898 against $5,060. Total GDP tells a different story: $1.45T for Indonesia versus $683.10B for Argentina.
- Who spends more on their military, Indonesia or Argentina?
- Indonesia spends more: $11.04B versus $4.18B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).