Indonesia vs DR Congo: population comparison
Current population of Indonesia
288,196,345
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,567
- Deaths today
- 1,241
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,278
Current population of DR Congo
116,821,540
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,630
- Deaths today
- 541
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,060
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and DR Congo has 112,832,473 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 172,888,763 people — about 2.5 times DR Congo's population. They rank 4 and 15 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: DR Congo grows at +3.20% per year versus +0.78% for Indonesia. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: DR Congo is the younger society (median age 15.8 vs 30.4); Indonesia is far more crowded at 149 people per km² against 47.
Indonesia vs DR Congo population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 112,832,473 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +3.20% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +3,556,208 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 47 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 2,267,050 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 5.98 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 62.1 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 45% |
| World share | 3.48% | 1.37% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 218,246,072 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · DR Congo
Indonesia vs DR Congo FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than DR Congo by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 112,832,473 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 172.89 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or DR Congo?
DR Congo currently grows faster: +3.20% per year versus +0.78%.
How do Indonesia and DR Congo compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and DR Congo at 218,246,072 in 2050.