Indonesia vs Brazil: population comparison
Current population of Indonesia
288,196,345
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,567
- Deaths today
- 1,242
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,278
Current population of Brazil
213,712,670
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,472
- Deaths today
- 857
- Change today (UTC)
- +464
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and Brazil has 212,812,405 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 72,908,831 people — about 1.3 times Brazil's population. They rank 4 and 7 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Indonesia grows at +0.78% per year versus +0.38% for Brazil. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Indonesia is the younger society (median age 30.4 vs 34.8); Indonesia is far more crowded at 149 people per km² against 25.
Indonesia vs Brazil population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 212,812,405 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +0.38% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +813,832 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 25 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 8,358,140 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 34.8 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 1.61 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 76.0 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 88% |
| World share | 3.48% | 2.59% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 217,489,300 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · Brazil
Indonesia vs Brazil FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than Brazil by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 212,812,405 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 72.91 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or Brazil?
Indonesia currently grows faster: +0.78% per year versus +0.38%.
How do Indonesia and Brazil compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and Brazil at 217,489,300 in 2050.