Indonesia vs Iran: 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 Iran
93,360,283
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 662
- Deaths today
- 250
- Change today (UTC)
- +486
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and Iran has 92,417,681 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 193,303,555 people — about 3 times Iran's population. They rank 4 and 17 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Iran grows at +0.92% per year versus +0.78% for Indonesia. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Indonesia is the younger society (median age 30.4 vs 34.0); Indonesia is far more crowded at 149 people per km² against 56.
Indonesia vs Iran population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 92,417,681 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +0.92% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +849,943 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 56 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 1,622,500 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 34.0 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 1.68 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 77.9 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 77% |
| World share | 3.48% | 1.12% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 101,861,993 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · Iran
Indonesia vs Iran FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than Iran by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 92,417,681 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 193.3 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or Iran?
Iran currently grows faster: +0.92% per year versus +0.78%.
How do Indonesia and Iran compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and Iran at 101,861,993 in 2050.