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Overview
Indonesia has 2.0 times the population of Russia: 285.72 million people against 143.51 million (2025).
Russia's economy is about 75% larger than Indonesia's, at $2.56T versus $1.45T.
Per person, Russia is the wealthier of the two: $17,547 against $5,060 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Indonesia | Russia | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $1.45T | Higher: $2.56T | 2025 | $1.40T / $2.17T |
| GDP per capita | $5,060 | Higher: $17,547 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 5.1% | 1.0% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.9% | 8.7% | 2025 | 3.7% / 6.7% |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | Lower: 2.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 29 | 32 | 2025 / 2024 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $182 | Higher: $777 | 2023 / 2021 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | Higher: $320 | $208 | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.38 | $1.74 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 285.72 million | 143.51 million | 2025 | 283.59 million / 140.13 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.10 | 1.46 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | Higher: 73.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 59% | 75% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 73% | Higher: 94% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,904,569 km² | 17,098,242 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 150.0/km² | 8.4/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 812 Mt | 1,781 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.9 t | 12.3 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $11.04B | $148.97B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.8% | 7.1% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 676,000 | 1.5 million | 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 1.0%.
Russia runs the hotter price environment: 8.7% inflation versus 1.9%.
Average monthly earnings favour Russia: $777 against $182 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Indonesia is the far younger society: median age 30.4 versus 40.3 years.
Life expectancy is 2.2 years longer in Russia (73.4 vs 71.3).
Russia is considerably more urbanized: 75% of people live in cities, against 59%.
Internet adoption is higher in Russia (94% vs 73% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Indonesia is 89% smaller than Russia: 1,904,569 km² versus 17,098,242 km².
Indonesia is far more densely settled: 150 people per km² against 8.
Military
Russia spends 13 times as much on defence as Indonesia: $148.97B versus $11.04B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Russia carries the heavier military burden: 7.1% of GDP versus 0.8%.
Russia fields the larger armed forces: 1.5 million personnel against 676,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Indonesia bigger than Russia?
- Russia is larger by land area. Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km² while Russia covers 17,098,242 km², so Russia is 9.0 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Indonesia or Russia?
- Indonesia has the larger population: 285.72 million versus 143.51 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Indonesia richer than Russia?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Russia is richer: $17,547 against $5,060. Total GDP tells the same story: $1.45T for Indonesia versus $2.56T for Russia.
- Who spends more on their military, Indonesia or Russia?
- Russia spends more: $148.97B versus $11.04B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).