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Overview
Indonesia has 14 times the population of Chile: 285.72 million people against 19.86 million (2025).
Indonesia's economy is 4.0 times the size of Chile's, at $1.45T versus $357.37B.
Per person, Chile is the wealthier of the two: $17,995 against $5,060 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Indonesia | Chile | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.45T | $357.37B | 2025 | $1.40T / $330.27B |
| GDP per capita | $5,060 | Higher: $17,995 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 5.1% | 2.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.9% | 4.2% | 2025 | 3.7% / 4.3% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.2% | 9.0% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 29 | 48 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $182 | Higher: $1,024 | 2023 / 2024 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $320 | Higher: $530 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.38 | $5.41 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 285.72 million | 19.86 million | 2025 | 283.59 million / 19.09 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 36.9 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.10 | 1.13 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | Higher: 81.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 59% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 73% | Higher: 96% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,904,569 km² | 756,102 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 150.0/km² | 26.3/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 812 Mt | Lower: 79 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.9 t | 4.0 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $11.04B | $5.11B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 676,000 | 114,000 | 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 2.5%.
Chile runs the hotter price environment: 4.2% inflation versus 1.9%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Indonesia: a price level of 29 versus 48 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Chile: $1,024 against $182 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Indonesia is the younger society: median age 30.4 versus 36.9 years.
Life expectancy is 10.1 years longer in Chile (81.4 vs 71.3).
Chile is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 59%.
Internet adoption is higher in Chile (96% vs 73% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Indonesia is 2.5 times the size of Chile: 1,904,569 km² versus 756,102 km².
Indonesia is far more densely settled: 150 people per km² against 26.
Military
Indonesia spends 2.2 times as much on defence as Chile: $11.04B versus $5.11B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Indonesia fields the larger armed forces: 676,000 personnel against 114,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Indonesia bigger than Chile?
- Indonesia is larger by land area. Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km² while Chile covers 756,102 km², so Indonesia is 2.5 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Indonesia or Chile?
- Indonesia has the larger population: 285.72 million versus 19.86 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Indonesia richer than Chile?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Chile is richer: $17,995 against $5,060. Total GDP tells a different story: $1.45T for Indonesia versus $357.37B for Chile.
- Who spends more on their military, Indonesia or Chile?
- Indonesia spends more: $11.04B versus $5.11B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).