Skip to main content
Country comparison

IndonesiavsPhilippines

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Indonesia is higher

Indonesia records 283,487,931, about 2.45× the other value.

Surface area

Indonesia is higher

Indonesia records 1,916,907 km², about 6.39× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Indonesia is higher

Indonesia records $1.40 trillion, about 3.02× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇮🇩 Indonesia283,487,931
🇵🇭 Philippines115,843,670

Indonesia’s population is 145% larger than that of the Philippines, a difference of 167,644,261.

Surface area

🇮🇩 Indonesia1,916,907 km²
🇵🇭 Philippines300,000 km²

Indonesia’s surface area is 539% larger than that of the Philippines, a difference of 1,616,907 km².

Population density

🇮🇩 Indonesia148 /km²
🇵🇭 Philippines386 /km²

The Philippines’ population density is 161% higher than that of Indonesia, a difference of 238 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇩 Indonesia$1.40 trillion · 2024
🇵🇭 Philippines$461.62 billion · 2024

Indonesia’s nominal GDP is 202% larger than that of the Philippines, a difference of $934.68 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇩 Indonesia$4,925 · 2024
🇵🇭 Philippines$3,985 · 2024

Indonesia’s GDP per capita is 24% higher than that of the Philippines, a difference of $941.

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

Manila

Population

283,487,931

115,843,670

Surface area

1,916,907 km²

300,000 km²

Population density

148 /km²

386 /km²

Nominal GDP

$1.40 trillion · 2024

$461.62 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,925 · 2024

$3,985 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp

Philippine peso · PHP · ₱

Nationality

Indonesian

Philippine, Filipino

Phone code

+62

+63

Internet domain

.id

.ph

ISO codes

ID / IDN

PH / PHL

Time zone

Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more)

Asia/Manila

Native name

Indonesia

Pilipinas

Compare a different pair

Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.

Choose two countries to compare

Tip: open a menu and type a country name to jump through the list.

About 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 Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia comprising more than 7,000 islands. Officially the Republic of the Philippines, it is the world's fifth-largest country by total area, and the world's second-most populous country. It is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Celebes Sea to the south.

Full Philippines profile →

Indonesia & Philippines: 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 Philippines?

The capital of Philippines is Manila.

What is the population of Philippines?

Philippines has a recorded population of approximately 115,843,670 people.

How big is Philippines?

Philippines covers an area of about 300,000 km².

What is the population density of Philippines?

Philippines has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Philippines?

Philippines has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $461.62 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Philippines?

Philippines has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,985.

What currency is used in Philippines?

Philippines uses the Philippine peso (PHP), with the symbol ₱.

Where is Philippines located?

Philippines is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Philippines?

The native name of Philippines is Pilipinas.

What are people from Philippines called?

People from Philippines are referred to as Philippine, Filipino.

What is the phone calling code for Philippines?

The international dialing code for Philippines is +63.

What is the internet domain for Philippines?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Philippines is .ph.

What time zone is Philippines in?

Philippines uses the Asia/Manila time zone.

What is Philippines known for?

The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia comprising more than 7,000 islands. Officially the Republic of the Philippines, it is the world's fifth-largest country by total area, and the world's second-most populous country. It is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Celebes Sea to the south.