Indonesia vs Egypt: 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 Egypt
120,399,478
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,411
- Deaths today
- 371
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,050
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and Egypt has 118,365,995 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 167,355,241 people — about 2.4 times Egypt's population. They rank 4 and 13 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Egypt grows at +1.56% per year versus +0.78% for Indonesia. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Egypt is the younger society (median age 24.5 vs 30.4); Indonesia is far more crowded at 149 people per km² against 115.
Indonesia vs Egypt population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 118,365,995 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +1.56% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +1,827,737 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 115 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 995,450 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 2.74 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 71.8 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 43% |
| World share | 3.48% | 1.44% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 161,630,192 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · Egypt
Indonesia vs Egypt FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than Egypt by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 118,365,995 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 167.36 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or Egypt?
Egypt currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus +0.78%.
How do Indonesia and Egypt compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and Egypt at 161,630,192 in 2050.