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Overview
Indonesia has 3.3 times the population of Turkey (Türkiye): 285.72 million people against 85.88 million (2025).
Turkey (Türkiye)'s economy is 10% larger than Indonesia's, at $1.60T versus $1.45T.
Per person, Turkey (Türkiye) is the wealthier of the two: $18,599 against $5,060 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
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| Indicator | Indonesia | Turkey (Türkiye) | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $1.45T | Higher: $1.60T | 2025 | $1.40T / $1.32T |
| GDP per capita | $5,060 | Higher: $18,599 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 5.1% | 3.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 1.9% | 34.9% | 2025 | 3.7% / 58.5% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 3.2% | 8.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 29 | 41 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $182 | Higher: $1,001 | 2023 / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $320 | Higher: $659 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $2.38 | $6.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 285.72 million | 85.88 million | 2025 | 283.59 million / 84.63 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 33.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 2.10 | 1.62 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | Higher: 77.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 59% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 73% | Higher: 90% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,904,569 km² | 783,562 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 150.0/km² | 109.6/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 812 Mt | Lower: 513 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 2.9 t | 5.9 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $11.04B | $24.98B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 676,000 | 512,000 | 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 3.6%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Turkey (Türkiye) at 34.9%, while the other economy sits at 1.9%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Indonesia: a price level of 29 versus 41 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Turkey (Türkiye): $1,001 against $182 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Indonesia is the younger society: median age 30.4 versus 33.5 years.
Life expectancy is 6.1 years longer in Turkey (Türkiye) (77.4 vs 71.3).
Turkey (Türkiye) is considerably more urbanized: 89% of people live in cities, against 59%.
Internet adoption is higher in Turkey (Türkiye) (90% vs 73% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Indonesia is 2.4 times the size of Turkey (Türkiye): 1,904,569 km² versus 783,562 km².
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends 2.3 times as much on defence as Indonesia: $24.98B versus $11.04B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Turkey (Türkiye) carries the heavier military burden: 1.9% of GDP versus 0.8%.
Indonesia fields the larger armed forces: 676,000 personnel against 512,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Indonesia bigger than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Indonesia is larger by land area. Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km² while Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km², so Indonesia is 2.4 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Indonesia or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Indonesia has the larger population: 285.72 million versus 85.88 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Indonesia richer than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey (Türkiye) is richer: $18,599 against $5,060. Total GDP tells the same story: $1.45T for Indonesia versus $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye).
- Who spends more on their military, Indonesia or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $11.04B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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