Indonesia vs Vietnam: population comparison
Current population of Indonesia
288,196,345
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,567
- Deaths today
- 1,241
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,278
Current population of Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and Vietnam has 101,598,527 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 184,122,709 people — about 2.8 times Vietnam's population. They rank 4 and 16 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Indonesia grows at +0.78% per year versus +0.60% for Vietnam. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Indonesia is the younger society (median age 30.4 vs 33.4); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 149.
Indonesia vs Vietnam population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 101,598,527 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +0.60% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +610,841 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 320 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 313,429 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 1.90 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 74.7 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 39% |
| World share | 3.48% | 1.24% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 110,008,908 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · Vietnam
Indonesia vs Vietnam FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than Vietnam by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 101,598,527 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 184.12 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or Vietnam?
Indonesia currently grows faster: +0.78% per year versus +0.60%.
How do Indonesia and Vietnam compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and Vietnam at 110,008,908 in 2050.