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IndonesiavsThailand

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 3.96× the other value.

Surface area

Indonesia is higher

Indonesia records 1,916,907 km², about 3.74× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Indonesia is higher

Indonesia records $1.40 trillion, about 2.65× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇩 Indonesia283,487,931
🇹🇭 Thailand71,668,011

Indonesia’s population is 296% larger than that of Thailand, a difference of 211,819,920.

Surface area

🇮🇩 Indonesia1,916,907 km²
🇹🇭 Thailand513,115 km²

Indonesia’s surface area is 274% larger than that of Thailand, a difference of 1,403,792 km².

Population density

🇮🇩 Indonesia148 /km²
🇹🇭 Thailand140 /km²

Indonesia’s population density is 5.9% higher than that of Thailand, a difference of 8.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇩 Indonesia$1.40 trillion · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$526.52 billion · 2024

Indonesia’s nominal GDP is 165% larger than that of Thailand, a difference of $869.78 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇩 Indonesia$4,925 · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$7,347 · 2024

Thailand’s GDP per capita is 49% higher than that of Indonesia, a difference of $2,421.

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

Bangkok

Population

283,487,931

71,668,011

Surface area

1,916,907 km²

513,115 km²

Population density

148 /km²

140 /km²

Nominal GDP

$1.40 trillion · 2024

$526.52 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$4,925 · 2024

$7,347 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp

Thai baht · THB · ฿

Nationality

Indonesian

Thai

Phone code

+62

+66

Internet domain

.id

.th

ISO codes

ID / IDN

TH / THA

Time zone

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

Asia/Bangkok

Native name

Indonesia

ประเทศไทย

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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.

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About Thailand

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.

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Indonesia & Thailand: 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 Thailand?

The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.

What is the population of Thailand?

Thailand has a recorded population of approximately 71,668,011 people.

How big is Thailand?

Thailand covers an area of about 513,115 km².

What is the population density of Thailand?

Thailand has a population density of roughly 140 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Thailand?

Thailand has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $526.52 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Thailand?

Thailand has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,347.

What currency is used in Thailand?

Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), with the symbol ฿.

Where is Thailand located?

Thailand is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Thailand?

The native name of Thailand is ประเทศไทย.

What are people from Thailand called?

People from Thailand are referred to as Thai.

What is the phone calling code for Thailand?

The international dialing code for Thailand is +66.

What is the internet domain for Thailand?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Thailand is .th.

What time zone is Thailand in?

Thailand uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone.

What is Thailand known for?

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.