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UK vs Indonesia Population
Indonesia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 59% of Indonesia’s Population; today the figure is about 24%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,296,070 | 52,400,000 | 59% |
| 1970 | 115,657,495 | 55,663,250 | 48% |
| 1980 | 148,950,540 | 56,314,216 | 38% |
| 1990 | 183,501,098 | 57,247,586 | 31% |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | 58,892,514 | 27% |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | 62,766,365 | 25% |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | 66,740,000 | 24% |
| 2025 | 285,721,236 | 69,487,000 | 24% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Indonesia pass United Kingdom in Population?
It has not come to that. Indonesia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Indonesia compare today?
Indonesia is ahead: 285,721,236 against 69,487,000 — the trailing economy stands at about 24% 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: