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China vs Indonesia GDP per capita
China overtook Indonesia in 1974. In 1967 Indonesia stood at roughly 55% of China’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 37%, and the pair was closest in 1973 (83%).
| Year | China | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 89.72 | 53.21 | 59% |
| 1970 | 113.35 | 79.12 | 70% |
| 1980 | 195.15 | 486.62 | 249% |
| 1990 | 318.5 | 578.42 | 182% |
| 2000 | 969.2 | 763.71 | 79% |
| 2010 | 4,629.25 | 3,065.68 | 66% |
| 2020 | 10,627.46 | 3,853.7 | 36% |
| 2025 | 13,861.97 | 5,059.63 | 37% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Indonesia in GDP per capita?
In 1974. China’s published GDP per capita rose above Indonesia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and Indonesia compare today?
China is ahead: 13,861.97 against 5,059.63 — the trailing economy stands at about 37% of the leader.
Are these GDP per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: