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IndonesiavsSingapore

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 47.0× the other value.

Surface area

Indonesia is higher

Indonesia records 1,916,907 km², about 2633.1× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Indonesia is higher

Indonesia records $1.40 trillion, about 2.55× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇩 Indonesia283,487,931
🇸🇬 Singapore6,036,860

Indonesia’s population is about 47.0× that of Singapore, a difference of 277,451,071.

Surface area

🇮🇩 Indonesia1,916,907 km²
🇸🇬 Singapore728 km²

Indonesia’s surface area is about 2,633× that of Singapore, a difference of 1,916,179 km².

Population density

🇮🇩 Indonesia148 /km²
🇸🇬 Singapore8,292 /km²

Singapore’s population density is about 56.1× that of Indonesia, a difference of 8,145 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇩 Indonesia$1.40 trillion · 2024
🇸🇬 Singapore$547.39 billion · 2024

Indonesia’s nominal GDP is 155% larger than that of Singapore, a difference of $848.91 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇩 Indonesia$4,925 · 2024
🇸🇬 Singapore$90,674 · 2024

Singapore’s GDP per capita is about 18.4× that of Indonesia, a difference of $85,749.

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

Singapur

Population

283,487,931

6,036,860

Surface area

1,916,907 km²

728 km²

Population density

148 /km²

8,292 /km²

Nominal GDP

$1.40 trillion · 2024

$547.39 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,925 · 2024

$90,674 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp

Singapore dollar · SGD · $

Nationality

Indonesian

Singaporean

Phone code

+62

+65

Internet domain

.id

.sg

ISO codes

ID / IDN

SG / SGP

Time zone

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

Asia/Singapore

Native name

Indonesia

Singapore

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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 Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and a global financial centre.

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Indonesia & Singapore: 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 Singapore?

The capital of Singapore is Singapur.

What is the population of Singapore?

Singapore has a recorded population of approximately 6,036,860 people.

How big is Singapore?

Singapore covers an area of about 728 km².

What is the population density of Singapore?

Singapore has a population density of roughly 8,292 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Singapore?

Singapore has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $547.39 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Singapore?

Singapore has a GDP per capita of approximately $90,674.

What currency is used in Singapore?

Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD), with the symbol $.

Where is Singapore located?

Singapore is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What are people from Singapore called?

People from Singapore are referred to as Singaporean.

What is the phone calling code for Singapore?

The international dialing code for Singapore is +65.

What is the internet domain for Singapore?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Singapore is .sg.

What time zone is Singapore in?

Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone.

What is Singapore known for?

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and a global financial centre.