Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Indonesia is higher
Nominal GDP
Indonesia is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Indonesia’s population is about 47.0× that of Singapore, a difference of 277,451,071.
Surface area
Indonesia’s surface area is about 2,633× that of Singapore, a difference of 1,916,179 km².
Population density
Singapore’s population density is about 56.1× that of Indonesia, a difference of 8,145 /km².
Nominal GDP
Indonesia’s nominal GDP is 155% larger than that of Singapore, a difference of $848.91 billion.
GDP per capita
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
| Measure | Indonesia | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
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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.
Full Singapore profile →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.