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South Korea vs Indonesia Population
Indonesia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 28% of Indonesia’s Population; today the figure is about 18%, and the pair was closest in 1962 (28%).
| Year | South Korea | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,296,070 | 25,012,374 | 28% |
| 1970 | 115,657,495 | 32,240,827 | 28% |
| 1980 | 148,950,540 | 38,123,775 | 26% |
| 1990 | 183,501,098 | 42,869,283 | 23% |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | 47,008,111 | 22% |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | 49,554,112 | 20% |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | 51,836,239 | 19% |
| 2025 | 285,721,236 | 51,684,564 | 18% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia pass South Korea in Population?
It has not come to that. Indonesia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Korea, Rep. and Indonesia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 285,721,236 against 51,684,564 — the trailing economy stands at about 18% 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: