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Italy vs Indonesia Population
Indonesia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 57% of Indonesia’s Population; today the figure is about 21%.
| Year | Italy | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,296,070 | 50,199,700 | 57% |
| 1970 | 115,657,495 | 53,821,850 | 47% |
| 1980 | 148,950,540 | 56,433,883 | 38% |
| 1990 | 183,501,098 | 56,719,240 | 31% |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | 56,942,108 | 26% |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | 59,819,407 | 24% |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | 59,438,851 | 22% |
| 2025 | 285,721,236 | 58,915,656 | 21% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia pass Italy in Population?
It has not come to that. Indonesia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Italy and Indonesia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 285,721,236 against 58,915,656 — the trailing economy stands at about 21% 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: