At a glance
Indonesia vs DR Congo: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Indonesia |  DR Congo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 288,515,163 | 117,493,134 | Indonesia 2.5× |
| Population growth rate % per year | +0.7 | +3.1 | -2.4 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 150.52026 | 50.12026 | +100.4 |
| Surface area km² | 1,916,9072023 | 2,344,8602023 | DR Congo 1.2× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 15.82024 | 40.92024 | -25.1 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 7.62024 | 8.42024 | -0.8 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | -0.1 | -0.2 | +0.1 |
| Urban population % of population | 59.42025 | 45.12025 | +14.3 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 100.9 | 98.5 | +2.4 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 71.32024 | 62.12024 | +9.2 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 2.122024 | 5.982024 | -3.87 |
| Median age years | 30.7 | 15.9 | +14.8 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 15.6 | 47.4 | -31.8 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 24.22025 | 45.92025 | -21.7 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 7.52025 | 3.12025 | +4.5 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $1.45T2025 | $91.03B2025 | Indonesia 16× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $5,0602025 | $8072025 | Indonesia 6.3× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 3.22025 | 4.42025 | -1.2 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 1.92025 | 2.92016 | -1 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 812.22024 | 6.212024 | Indonesia 131× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 2.872024 | 0.062024 | +2.81 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 9822023 | 4092023 | Indonesia 2.4× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 20.22021 | 96.32021 | -76.1 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 47.72023 | 54.22023 | -6.5 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 7,2402022 | 8,7892022 | DR Congo 1.2× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 112022 | 0.12022 | +11 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 72.82024 | 19.72024 | +53.1 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 122.52024 | 58.52024 | +64 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Indonesia minus DR Congo for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Indonesia compared with DR Congo
Indonesia has a live population of about 288,515,163 (#4 in the world) and DR Congo about 117,493,134 (#15), so Indonesia has 2.5 times as many people as DR Congo. Indonesia is growing at 0.7% a year and DR Congo at 3.1%.
By area DR Congo is larger: 2,344,860 km² against 1,916,907 km², which gives population densities of 150.5 people per km² in Indonesia and 50.1 in DR Congo.
Indonesia's economy is worth $1.45T (2025) and DR Congo's $91.03B (2025); per person that is $5,060 in Indonesia versus $807 in DR Congo, so the average Indonesia resident produces 6.3 times as much.
Life expectancy is 71.3 years in Indonesia and 62.1 in DR Congo; women have 2.1 children on average in Indonesia compared with 6 in DR Congo; the median age is 30.7 versus 15.9 years.
59.4% of Indonesia's people live in cities against 45.1% in DR Congo; 72.8% use the internet in Indonesia and 19.7% in DR Congo; CO₂ emissions per person are 2.9 t in Indonesia and 0.1 t in DR Congo.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Indonesia or DR Congo?
By population Indonesia is bigger: 288,515,163 people versus 117,493,134 (live estimates, October 2026). By area DR Congo is larger (2,344,860 km² vs 1,916,907 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Indonesia or DR Congo?
Indonesia: GDP of $1,445,642,584,164 versus $91,030,531,317 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Indonesia or DR Congo?
Life expectancy at birth is 71.3 years in Indonesia and 62.1 years in DR Congo, a difference of 9.2 years in favour of Indonesia.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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