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Overview
Indonesia has 6.9 times the population of Canada: 285.72 million people against 41.65 million (2025).
Canada's economy is about 60% larger than Indonesia's, at $2.32T versus $1.45T.
Per person, Canada is the wealthier of the two: $55,698 against $5,060 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Indonesia | Canada | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $1.45T | Higher: $2.32T | 2025 | $1.40T / $2.24T |
| GDP per capita | $5,060 | Higher: $55,698 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 5.1% | 1.7% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.9% | 2.1% | 2025 | 3.7% / 2.4% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.2% | 6.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 29 | 83 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $182 | Higher: $4,121 | 2023 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $320 | Higher: $2,106 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.38 | $5.81 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 285.72 million | 41.65 million | 2025 | 283.59 million / 39.19 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.10 | 1.33 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | Higher: 82.1 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 59% | 83% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 73% | Higher: 94% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,904,569 km² | 9,984,670 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 150.0/km² | 4.2/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 812 Mt | Lower: 533 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.9 t | 13.4 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $11.04B | $29.35B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 676,000 | 72,000 | 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 1.7%.
Inflation is comparable in both: 1.9% in Indonesia and 2.1% in Canada.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Indonesia: a price level of 29 versus 83 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Canada: $4,121 against $182 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Indonesia is the far younger society: median age 30.4 versus 40.6 years.
Life expectancy is 10.8 years longer in Canada (82.1 vs 71.3).
Canada is considerably more urbanized: 83% of people live in cities, against 59%.
Internet adoption is higher in Canada (94% vs 73% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Indonesia is 81% smaller than Canada: 1,904,569 km² versus 9,984,670 km².
Indonesia is far more densely settled: 150 people per km² against 4.
Military
Canada spends 2.7 times as much on defence as Indonesia: $29.35B versus $11.04B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Indonesia fields the larger armed forces: 676,000 personnel against 72,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Indonesia bigger than Canada?
- Canada is larger by land area. Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km² while Canada covers 9,984,670 km², so Canada is 5.2 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Indonesia or Canada?
- Indonesia has the larger population: 285.72 million versus 41.65 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Indonesia richer than Canada?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Canada is richer: $55,698 against $5,060. Total GDP tells the same story: $1.45T for Indonesia versus $2.32T for Canada.
- Who spends more on their military, Indonesia or Canada?
- Canada spends more: $29.35B versus $11.04B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).