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Germany vs Indonesia Population
Indonesia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 82% of Indonesia’s Population; today the figure is about 29%.
| Year | Germany | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,296,070 | 72,814,900 | 82% |
| 1970 | 115,657,495 | 78,169,289 | 68% |
| 1980 | 148,950,540 | 78,288,576 | 53% |
| 1990 | 183,501,098 | 79,433,029 | 43% |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | 82,211,508 | 38% |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | 81,776,930 | 33% |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | 83,160,871 | 30% |
| 2025 | 285,721,236 | 83,491,249 | 29% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia pass Germany in Population?
It has not come to that. Indonesia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Indonesia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 285,721,236 against 83,491,249 — the trailing economy stands at about 29% 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: