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Russia vs Indonesia Population
Indonesia overtook Russia in 1976. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 136% of Indonesia’s Population; today the figure is about 50%, and the pair was closest in 1976 (100%).
| Year | Russia | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,296,070 | 119,897,000 | 136% |
| 1970 | 115,657,495 | 130,404,000 | 113% |
| 1980 | 148,950,540 | 139,010,000 | 93% |
| 1990 | 183,501,098 | 147,969,406 | 81% |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | 146,596,869 | 68% |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | 142,849,468 | 58% |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | 145,245,148 | 53% |
| 2025 | 285,721,236 | 143,513,328 | 50% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia pass Russia in Population?
In 1976. Indonesia’s published Population rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Indonesia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 285,721,236 against 143,513,328 — the trailing economy stands at about 50% 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: