Indonesia vs Mexico: 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 Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
Indonesia has a population of 285,721,236 and Mexico has 131,946,900 (2025 estimates). Indonesia is currently larger by 153,774,336 people — about 2.2 times Mexico's population. They rank 4 and 11 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Mexico grows at +0.83% per year versus +0.78% for Indonesia. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Mexico is the younger society (median age 29.6 vs 30.4); Indonesia is far more crowded at 149 people per km² against 67.
Indonesia vs Mexico population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Indonesia | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,721,236 | 131,946,900 |
| Annual growth | +0.78% | +0.83% |
| Yearly change | +2,233,305 | +1,085,893 |
| Density (P/km²) | 149 | 67 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,892,556 | 1,943,950 |
| Median age | 30.4 yrs | 29.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.12 | 1.89 |
| Life expectancy | 71.3 yrs | 75.3 yrs |
| Urban population | 59% | 80% |
| World share | 3.48% | 1.61% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 320,712,949 | 148,946,274 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Indonesia · Mexico
Indonesia vs Mexico FAQ
Is Indonesia bigger than Mexico by population?
Indonesia currently has the larger population: 285,721,236 versus 131,946,900 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 153.77 million people.
Which grows faster, Indonesia or Mexico?
Mexico currently grows faster: +0.83% per year versus +0.78%.
How do Indonesia and Mexico compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Indonesia at 320,712,949 and Mexico at 148,946,274 in 2050.