Indonesia vs Ethiopia: population comparison
Current population of Indonesia
288,196,345
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,567
- Deaths today
- 1,242
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,278
Current population of Ethiopia
139,287,321
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,430
- Deaths today
- 454
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,970
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and Ethiopia has 135,472,051 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 150,249,185 people — about 2.1 times Ethiopia's population. They rank 4 and 10 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Ethiopia grows at +2.55% per year versus +0.78% for Indonesia. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Ethiopia is the younger society (median age 19.1 vs 30.4); Indonesia is far more crowded at 149 people per km² against 114.
Indonesia vs Ethiopia population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 135,472,051 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +2.55% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +3,412,284 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 114 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 1,128,499 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 3.91 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 67.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 24% |
| World share | 3.48% | 1.65% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 225,021,874 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · Ethiopia
Indonesia vs Ethiopia FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than Ethiopia by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 135,472,051 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 150.25 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia currently grows faster: +2.55% per year versus +0.78%.
How do Indonesia and Ethiopia compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and Ethiopia at 225,021,874 in 2050.