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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Indonesia’s population is 697% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 247,930,258.
Indonesia’s surface area is 480% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of 1,586,496 km².
Indonesia’s population density is 37% higher than that of Malaysia, a difference of 40.3 /km².
Indonesia’s nominal GDP is 231% larger than that of Malaysia, a difference of $974.07 billion.
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.
Jakarta
Kuala Lumpur
283,487,931
35,557,673
1,916,907 km²
330,411 km²
148 /km²
108 /km²
$1.40 trillion · 2024
$422.23 billion · 2024
$4,925 · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Indonesian
Malaysian
+62
+60
.id
.my
ID / IDN
MY / MYS
Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more)
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
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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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 →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 →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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia has a recorded population of approximately 35,557,673 people.
Malaysia covers an area of about 330,411 km².
Malaysia has a population density of roughly 108 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Malaysia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $422.23 billion as of 2024.
Malaysia has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,874.
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), with the symbol RM.
Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
People from Malaysia are referred to as Malaysian.
The international dialing code for Malaysia is +60.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malaysia is .my.
Malaysia spans 2 time zones including Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
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.