United States vs Indonesia: What the Numbers Mean

United States has a population of 349,035,000 and is growing at 0.50% per year.Indonesia has a population of 287,887,000 and is growing at 0.74% per year. The difference between them is 61,148,000 people, with United States in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. United States has a density of 349 people per km² across 1,000,000 km², while Indonesia has a density of 288 people per km² across 1,000,000 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.