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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Indonesia’s population is about 36.5× that of Laos, a difference of 275,718,112.
Indonesia’s surface area is 710% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 1,680,107 km².
Indonesia’s population density is 351% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 115 /km².
Indonesia’s nominal GDP is about 84.6× that of Laos, a difference of $1.38 trillion.
Indonesia’s GDP per capita is 132% higher than that of Laos, a difference of $2,801.
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Jakarta
Vientiane
283,487,931
7,769,819
1,916,907 km²
236,800 km²
148 /km²
32.8 /km²
$1.40 trillion · 2024
$16.50 billion · 2024
$4,925 · 2024
$2,124 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp
Lao kip · LAK · ₭
Indonesian
Lao, Laotian
+62
+856
.id
.la
ID / IDN
LA / LAO
Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more)
Asia/Vientiane
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.
Full Indonesia profile →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 →The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
Indonesia has a recorded population of approximately 283,487,931 people.
Indonesia covers an area of about 1,916,907 km².
Indonesia has a population density of roughly 148 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Indonesia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.40 trillion as of 2024.
Indonesia has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,925.
Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), with the symbol Rp.
Indonesia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
People from Indonesia are referred to as Indonesian.
The international dialing code for Indonesia is +62.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Indonesia is .id.
Indonesia spans 4 time zones including Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura, Asia/Makassar and 1 more.
Indonesia, poised between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, is an archipelago of rhythm and resilience, where vibrant cultures blend with astonishing natural splendor.
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
Laos has a recorded population of approximately 7,769,819 people.
Laos covers an area of about 236,800 km².
Laos has a population density of roughly 32.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Laos has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $16.50 billion as of 2024.
Laos has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,124.
Laos uses the Lao kip (LAK), with the symbol ₭.
Laos is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Laos is ສປປລາວ.
People from Laos are referred to as Lao, Laotian.
The international dialing code for Laos is +856.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Laos is .la.
Laos uses the Asia/Vientiane time zone.
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.