Population
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records 283,487,931, about 7.97× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records 1,916,907 km², about 5.80× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records $1.40 trillion, about 3.31× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇮🇩 Indonesia283,487,931
🇲🇾 Malaysia35,557,673
Indonesia’s population is 697% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 247,930,258.
Surface area
🇮🇩 Indonesia1,916,907 km²
🇲🇾 Malaysia330,411 km²
Indonesia’s surface area is 480% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 1,586,496 km².
Population density
🇮🇩 Indonesia148 /km²
🇲🇾 Malaysia108 /km²
Indonesia’s population density is 37% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of 40.3 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇮🇩 Indonesia$1.40 trillion · 2024
🇲🇾 Malaysia$422.23 billion · 2024
Indonesia’s nominal GDP is 231% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $974.07 billion.
GDP per capita
🇮🇩 Indonesia$4,925 · 2024
🇲🇾 Malaysia$11,874 · 2024
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 141% higher than that of Indonesia, a difference of $6,949.
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
Kuala Lumpur
Population
283,487,931
35,557,673
Surface area
1,916,907 km²
330,411 km²
Population density
148 /km²
108 /km²
Nominal GDP
$1.40 trillion · 2024
$422.23 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,925 · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Nationality
Indonesian
Malaysian
Phone code
+62
+60
Internet domain
.id
.my
ISO codes
ID / IDN
MY / MYS
Time zone
Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more)
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
Native name
Indonesia
Malaysia
| Measure | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Jakarta | Kuala Lumpur |
| Population | 283,487,931 | 35,557,673 |
| Surface area | 1,916,907 km² | 330,411 km² |
| Population density | 148 /km² | 108 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.40 trillion · 2024 | $422.23 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,925 · 2024 | $11,874 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM |
| Nationality | Indonesian | Malaysian |
| Phone code | +62 | +60 |
| Internet domain | .id | .my |
| ISO codes | ID / IDN | MY / MYS |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more) | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching |
| Native name | Indonesia | Malaysia |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Indonesia
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 →About Malaysia
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the northern third of Borneo. With a population of over 32 million, it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and rich natural landscapes.
Full Malaysia profile →Indonesia & Malaysia: 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 Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is the population of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a recorded population of approximately 35,557,673 people.
How big is Malaysia?
Malaysia covers an area of about 330,411 km².
What is the population density of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a population density of roughly 108 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $422.23 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,874.
What currency is used in Malaysia?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), with the symbol RM.
Where is Malaysia located?
Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What are people from Malaysia called?
People from Malaysia are referred to as Malaysian.
What is the phone calling code for Malaysia?
The international dialing code for Malaysia is +60.
What is the internet domain for Malaysia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malaysia is .my.
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia spans 2 time zones including Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
What is Malaysia known for?
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the northern third of Borneo. With a population of over 32 million, it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and rich natural landscapes.