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China vs Indonesia Population
China has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Indonesia stood at roughly 13% of China’s Population; today the figure is about 20%.
| Year | China | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 667,070,000 | 88,296,070 | 13% |
| 1970 | 818,315,000 | 115,657,495 | 14% |
| 1980 | 981,235,000 | 148,950,540 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1,135,185,000 | 183,501,098 | 16% |
| 2000 | 1,262,645,000 | 216,077,790 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1,337,705,000 | 246,305,322 | 18% |
| 2020 | 1,411,100,000 | 274,814,866 | 19% |
| 2025 | 1,406,585,000 | 285,721,236 | 20% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Indonesia in Population?
It has not come to that. China has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do China and Indonesia compare today?
China is ahead: 1,406,585,000 against 285,721,236 — the trailing economy stands at about 20% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: