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Overview
Indonesia has 31 times the population of Austria: 285.72 million people against 9.21 million (2025).
Indonesia's economy is 2.5 times the size of Austria's, at $1.45T versus $579.47B.
Per person, Austria is the wealthier of the two: $62,930 against $5,060 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Indonesia | Austria | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.45T | $579.47B | 2025 | $1.40T / $521.64B |
| GDP per capita | $5,060 | Higher: $62,930 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 5.1% | 0.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.9% | 3.5% | 2025 | 3.7% / 2.9% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.2% | 5.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 29 | 82 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $182 | Higher: $6,155 | 2023 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $320 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.38 | — | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 285.72 million | 9.21 million | 2025 | 283.59 million / 9.17 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.10 | 1.33 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | Higher: 82.0 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 59% | 70% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 73% | Higher: 92% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,904,569 km² | 83,871 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 150.0/km² | 109.8/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 812 Mt | Lower: 56 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.9 t | 6.2 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $11.04B | $5.26B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 676,000 | 23,000 | 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 much faster: 5.1% annual GDP growth versus 0.6%.
Inflation is comparable in both: 1.9% in Indonesia and 3.5% in Austria.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Indonesia: a price level of 29 versus 82 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Austria: $6,155 against $182 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Indonesia is the far younger society: median age 30.4 versus 43.6 years.
Life expectancy is 10.7 years longer in Austria (82.0 vs 71.3).
Austria is considerably more urbanized: 70% of people live in cities, against 59%.
Internet adoption is higher in Austria (92% vs 73% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Indonesia is 23 times the size of Austria: 1,904,569 km² versus 83,871 km².
Military
Indonesia spends 2.1 times as much on defence as Austria: $11.04B versus $5.26B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Indonesia fields the larger armed forces: 676,000 personnel against 23,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Indonesia bigger than Austria?
- Indonesia is larger by land area. Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km² while Austria covers 83,871 km², so Indonesia is 23 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Indonesia or Austria?
- Indonesia has the larger population: 285.72 million versus 9.21 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Indonesia richer than Austria?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Austria is richer: $62,930 against $5,060. Total GDP tells a different story: $1.45T for Indonesia versus $579.47B for Austria.
- Who spends more on their military, Indonesia or Austria?
- Indonesia spends more: $11.04B versus $5.26B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).