Indonesia vs Turkey: 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 Turkey
86,276,738
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 538
- Deaths today
- 279
- Change today (UTC)
- +205
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and Turkey has 85,878,556 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 199,842,680 people — about 3 times Turkey's population. They rank 4 and 18 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Indonesia grows at +0.78% per year versus +0.42% for Turkey. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Indonesia is the younger society (median age 30.4 vs 33.5); Indonesia is far more crowded at 149 people per km² against 111.
Indonesia vs Turkey population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 85,878,556 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +0.42% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +359,895 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 111 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 769,630 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 1.48 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 77.4 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 89% |
| World share | 3.48% | 1.05% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 91,258,061 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · Turkey
Indonesia vs Turkey FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than Turkey by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 85,878,556 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 199.84 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or Turkey?
Indonesia currently grows faster: +0.78% per year versus +0.42%.
How do Indonesia and Turkey compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and Turkey at 91,258,061 in 2050.