Population
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records 283,487,931, about 36.5× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records 1,916,907 km², about 8.10× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records $1.40 trillion, about 84.6× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇮🇩 Indonesia283,487,931
🇱🇦 Laos7,769,819
Indonesia’s population is about 36.5× that of Laos, a difference of 275,718,112.
Surface area
🇮🇩 Indonesia1,916,907 km²
🇱🇦 Laos236,800 km²
Indonesia’s surface area is 710% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 1,680,107 km².
Population density
🇮🇩 Indonesia148 /km²
🇱🇦 Laos32.8 /km²
Indonesia’s population density is 351% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 115 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇮🇩 Indonesia$1.40 trillion · 2024
🇱🇦 Laos$16.50 billion · 2024
Indonesia’s nominal GDP is about 84.6× that of Laos, a difference of $1.38 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇮🇩 Indonesia$4,925 · 2024
🇱🇦 Laos$2,124 · 2024
Indonesia’s GDP per capita is 132% higher than that of Laos, a difference of $2,801.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Jakarta
Vientiane
Population
283,487,931
7,769,819
Surface area
1,916,907 km²
236,800 km²
Population density
148 /km²
32.8 /km²
Nominal GDP
$1.40 trillion · 2024
$16.50 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,925 · 2024
$2,124 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp
Lao kip · LAK · ₭
Nationality
Indonesian
Lao, Laotian
Phone code
+62
+856
Internet domain
.id
.la
ISO codes
ID / IDN
LA / LAO
Time zone
Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more)
Asia/Vientiane
Native name
Indonesia
ສປປລາວ
| Measure | Indonesia | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Jakarta | Vientiane |
| Population | 283,487,931 | 7,769,819 |
| Surface area | 1,916,907 km² | 236,800 km² |
| Population density | 148 /km² | 32.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.40 trillion · 2024 | $16.50 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,925 · 2024 | $2,124 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp | Lao kip · LAK · ₭ |
| Nationality | Indonesian | Lao, Laotian |
| Phone code | +62 | +856 |
| Internet domain | .id | .la |
| ISO codes | ID / IDN | LA / LAO |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more) | Asia/Vientiane |
| Native name | Indonesia | ສປປລາວ |
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Indonesia, poised between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, is an archipelago of rhythm and resilience, where vibrant cultures blend with astonishing natural splendor.
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Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked nation in Southeast Asia known for its mountainous terrain, rich cultural heritage, and Buddhist traditions.
Full Laos profile →Indonesia & Laos: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
What is the population of Indonesia?
Indonesia has a recorded population of approximately 283,487,931 people.
How big is Indonesia?
Indonesia covers an area of about 1,916,907 km².
What is the population density of Indonesia?
Indonesia has a population density of roughly 148 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Indonesia?
Indonesia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.40 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Indonesia?
Indonesia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,925.
What currency is used in Indonesia?
Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), with the symbol Rp.
Where is Indonesia located?
Indonesia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What are people from Indonesia called?
People from Indonesia are referred to as Indonesian.
What is the phone calling code for Indonesia?
The international dialing code for Indonesia is +62.
What is the internet domain for Indonesia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Indonesia is .id.
What time zone is Indonesia in?
Indonesia spans 4 time zones including Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura, Asia/Makassar and 1 more.
What is Indonesia known for?
Indonesia, poised between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, is an archipelago of rhythm and resilience, where vibrant cultures blend with astonishing natural splendor.
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
What is the population of Laos?
Laos has a recorded population of approximately 7,769,819 people.
How big is Laos?
Laos covers an area of about 236,800 km².
What is the population density of Laos?
Laos has a population density of roughly 32.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Laos?
Laos has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $16.50 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Laos?
Laos has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,124.
What currency is used in Laos?
Laos uses the Lao kip (LAK), with the symbol ₭.
Where is Laos located?
Laos is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Laos?
The native name of Laos is ສປປລາວ.
What are people from Laos called?
People from Laos are referred to as Lao, Laotian.
What is the phone calling code for Laos?
The international dialing code for Laos is +856.
What is the internet domain for Laos?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Laos is .la.
What time zone is Laos in?
Laos uses the Asia/Vientiane time zone.
What is Laos known for?
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked nation in Southeast Asia known for its mountainous terrain, rich cultural heritage, and Buddhist traditions.