The following is a comparison between Indonesia and Singapore, two neighboring countries in Southeast Asia. Let’s read.
Indonesia vs Singapore – country comparison
GDP comparison
Indonesia has a larger GDP, while Singapore has a much higher GDP per capita. In Indonesia, the agricultural and industrial sectors account for a larger share of the economy than they do in Singapore. Singapore’s economy is supported primarily by the services sector and also has a considerable manufacturing sector. The table below compares the GDP and GDP per capita of Indonesia and Singapore.
| 2025 (IMF) | Indonesia | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Indonesian Rupiah | Singapore Dollar |
| GDP (nominal, USD) | $1.45 trillion | $603.87 billion |
| GDP per capita (nominal, USD) | $5.08 thousand | $99.37 thousand |
| GDP (PPP, international $) | $5.05 trillion | $998.6 billion |
| GDP per capita (PPP, international $) | $17.75 thousand | $164.32 thousand |
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Population
Indonesia has a significantly larger population, whereas Singapore has a much higher population density. The table below compares the population, total fertility rate (TFR), and the percentage of the population in different age groups in the two countries.
| 2025 estimate | Indonesia | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285.7 million | 5.9 million |
| Population aged 0-14 | 24% | 12% |
| Population aged 15-64 | 68% | 74% |
| Population aged 65 and older | 8% | 14% |
| Total fertility rate, per woman | 2.1 | 1 |
Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Life
| Indonesia | Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (2023/UN) | 71.15 | 83.74 |
| Human Development Index rank (2023) | 113th | 13th |
| Human Development Index value | 0.728 | 0.946 |
Comparison table
| Indonesia | Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Southeast Asia and Oceania | Southeast Asia |
| Area | approximately 1.9 million sq km | approximately 744 sq km |
| Population | 285.7 million (2025 estimate) | 5.9 million (2025 estimate) |
| Capital city | Jakarta | Singapore |
| Most spoken language | Indonesian | English |
| Most popular sport | Football and badminton | Football |
| Forest cover (2023) | 47.7% | 20.9% |
| Total number of time zones | 3 | 1 |
| Highest mountain | Puncak Jaya (4,884 m/16,024 ft) | Bukit Timah Hill (164 m/538 ft) |
| International tourist arrivals | 13.6 million (2024) | 13 million (2024) |
| Number of UNESCO world heritage sites | 10 | 1 |