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Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Population
Indonesia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 3% of Indonesia’s Population; today the figure is about 13%.
| Year | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Indonesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,296,070 | 2,435,403 | 3% |
| 1970 | 115,657,495 | 3,562,470 | 3% |
| 1980 | 148,950,540 | 6,047,997 | 4% |
| 1990 | 183,501,098 | 10,640,691 | 6% |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | 16,177,722 | 7% |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | 23,978,487 | 10% |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | 31,552,510 | 11% |
| 2025 | 285,721,236 | 36,973,555 | 13% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia pass Saudi Arabia in Population?
It has not come to that. Indonesia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Indonesia and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 285,721,236 against 36,973,555 — the trailing economy stands at about 13% 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: