Population
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records 283,487,931, about 2.81× the other value.
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Surface area
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records 1,916,907 km², about 5.79× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Indonesia is higher
Indonesia records $1.40 trillion, about 2.93× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇮🇩 Indonesia283,487,931
🇻🇳 Vietnam100,987,686
Indonesia’s population is 181% larger than that of Vietnam, a difference of 182,500,245.
Surface area
🇮🇩 Indonesia1,916,907 km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam331,338 km²
Indonesia’s surface area is 479% larger than that of Vietnam, a difference of 1,585,568 km².
Population density
🇮🇩 Indonesia148 /km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam305 /km²
Vietnam’s population density is 106% higher than that of Indonesia, a difference of 157 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇮🇩 Indonesia$1.40 trillion · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$476.39 billion · 2024
Indonesia’s nominal GDP is 193% larger than that of Vietnam, a difference of $919.91 billion.
GDP per capita
🇮🇩 Indonesia$4,925 · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$4,717 · 2024
Indonesia’s GDP per capita is 4.4% higher than that of Vietnam, a difference of $208.
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
Hanoi
Population
283,487,931
100,987,686
Surface area
1,916,907 km²
331,338 km²
Population density
148 /km²
305 /km²
Nominal GDP
$1.40 trillion · 2024
$476.39 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,925 · 2024
$4,717 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp
Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫
Nationality
Indonesian
Vietnamese
Phone code
+62
+84
Internet domain
.id
.vn
ISO codes
ID / IDN
VN / VNM
Time zone
Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more)
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Native name
Indonesia
Việt Nam
| Measure | Indonesia | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Jakarta | Hanoi |
| Population | 283,487,931 | 100,987,686 |
| Surface area | 1,916,907 km² | 331,338 km² |
| Population density | 148 /km² | 305 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.40 trillion · 2024 | $476.39 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,925 · 2024 | $4,717 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah · IDR · Rp | Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫ |
| Nationality | Indonesian | Vietnamese |
| Phone code | +62 | +84 |
| Internet domain | .id | .vn |
| ISO codes | ID / IDN | VN / VNM |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta, Asia/Jayapura (+2 more) | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Native name | Indonesia | Việt Nam |
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Country overviews
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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Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.
Full Vietnam profile →Indonesia & Vietnam: 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 Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
What is the population of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a recorded population of approximately 100,987,686 people.
How big is Vietnam?
Vietnam covers an area of about 331,338 km².
What is the population density of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a population density of roughly 305 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $476.39 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,717.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND), with the symbol ₫.
Where is Vietnam located?
Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Vietnam?
The native name of Vietnam is Việt Nam.
What are people from Vietnam called?
People from Vietnam are referred to as Vietnamese.
What is the phone calling code for Vietnam?
The international dialing code for Vietnam is +84.
What is the internet domain for Vietnam?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vietnam is .vn.
What time zone is Vietnam in?
Vietnam uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.
What is Vietnam known for?
Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.