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Japan vs Indonesia Population
Indonesia overtook Japan in 1963. In 1960 Japan stood at roughly 106% of Indonesia’s Population; today the figure is about 43%, and the pair was closest in 1963 (100%).
| Year | Japan | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,296,070 | 93,216,000 | 106% |
| 1970 | 115,657,495 | 103,403,000 | 89% |
| 1980 | 148,950,540 | 116,807,000 | 78% |
| 1990 | 183,501,098 | 123,478,000 | 67% |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | 126,843,000 | 59% |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | 128,070,000 | 52% |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | 126,261,000 | 46% |
| 2025 | 285,721,236 | 123,366,734 | 43% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia pass Japan in Population?
In 1963. Indonesia’s published Population rose above Japan’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and Indonesia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 285,721,236 against 123,366,734 — the trailing economy stands at about 43% 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: