Which has more people, Indonesia or Japan?

Indonesia has a population of 287,886,782 (4th of 235 countries) and Japan has 122,427,731 (12th of 235).

How do Indonesia and Japan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215), Japan 84.0 (10th of 215) among countries. Japan ranks better.

How do Indonesia and Japan compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184), Japan $55,422 (39th of 184) among countries. Japan ranks better.

Where does Indonesia beat Japan most clearly?

Indonesia ranks far ahead on Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.13% vs 3.3%; Stomach Cancer ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.3 cases per 100k vs 27.6 cases per 100k; Stomach Cancer CR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.4 cases per 100k vs 100.9 cases per 100k.

Where does Japan beat Indonesia most clearly?

Japan ranks far ahead on EPI Air Pollution (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 100 vs 8.34; Average IQ (IIT) (Average IQ by Country): 106.3 vs 89.96; EPI Score (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 63.2 vs 26.2.

Indonesia vs Japan

Japan comes out ahead of Indonesia on 395 of 592 statistics where one end is better, to 191 with 6 ties. Indonesia leads on Travel. Japan leads on Education, Politics & Government and Tech & Business and 9 more categories.

592 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Indonesia

Wins: 191
Avg. percentile: 50
Categories led: 1

Japan

Wins: 395
Avg. percentile: 65
Categories led: 12

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Indonesia	Japan
Population	287,886,782 4th of 235	122,427,731 12th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	71.3 144th of 215	84.0 10th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$17,660 102nd of 184	$55,422 39th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.24% 48th of 181	2.45% 24th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	99.9% tied 122nd of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	15.2 113th of 195	1.8 tied 3rd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$5,060 117th of 185	$35,951 33rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationJapan · 7 statistics
Politics & GovernmentJapan · 40 statistics
TravelIndonesia · 10 statistics
Tech & BusinessJapan · 21 statistics
EnvironmentJapan · 46 statistics
PopulationJapan · 19 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyJapan · 37 statistics
Crime & SafetyJapan · 43 statistics
CultureJapan · 63 statistics
LawJapan · 8 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningJapan · 3 statistics
EconomicsJapan · 78 statistics
HealthJapan · 203 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Indonesia	Japan
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.13% tied 2nd of 184	3.3% tied 182nd of 184
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.3 cases per 100k tied 3rd of 185	27.6 cases per 100k 184th of 185
EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	8.34 169th of 173	100 tied 1st of 173
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.4 cases per 100k tied 9th of 185	100.9 cases per 100k 185th of 185
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.2 per 100k pop. tied 10th of 185	34.9 per 100k pop. 185th of 185
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$8.00 tied 5th of 231	$28.00 tied 217th of 231
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$12.00 tied 7th of 231	$41.00 tied 218th of 231
Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	1.87 per 100k 11th of 204	21.46 per 100k 197th of 204
Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	2.43 per 100k 8th of 204	30.13 per 100k 191st of 204
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$67.00 8th of 231	$220 215th of 231
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$31.00 tied 8th of 231	$100 tied 214th of 231
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	89.96 131st of 142	106.3 5th of 142
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	1.28 per 100k tied 22nd of 204	13.27 per 100k 202nd of 204
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$16.00 tied 9th of 231	$51.00 tied 212th of 231
EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	26.2 168th of 177	63.2 16th of 177
Econ Freedom Index HeritageEconomic Freedom Index by Country	42.5 167th of 174	70.2 tied 27th of 174
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	5.1% tied 32nd of 189	1.1% tied 181st of 189
Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country	163.4 per 10k 7th of 193	9.84 per 10k 159th of 193
Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country	9.3 cases per 100k People tied 32nd of 192	45.0 cases per 100k People 184th of 192
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	3.21 per 100k 1st of 204	92.88 per 100k 156th of 204
Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	39.2% 34th of 149	200.9% 146th of 149
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	1.61 per 100k 1st of 203	84.06 per 100k 153rd of 203
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	6,176 per 100k 154th of 204	1,098 per 100k 2nd of 204
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1 cases per 100k tied 3rd of 185	7.2 cases per 100k tied 139th of 185
Climate ChangeGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	32.1 144th of 179	59.7 tied 13th of 179
Heart Disease ASR DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	7,264 per 100k 156th of 203	1,766 per 100k 8th of 203
Prostate Cancer Crude RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country	9.3 per 100k tied 36th of 185	170.2 per 100k 171st of 185
Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country	78.0% tied 150th of 193	99.0% tied 1st of 193
Other STIs RateSTD Rates by Country	52.43 per 100k 1st of 201	190.54 per 100k 146th of 201
Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country	3.638 129th of 138	2.056 31st of 138

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Quick answers

Which is better, Indonesia or Japan?: Japan comes out ahead of Indonesia on 395 of 592 statistics where one end is better, to 191 with 6 ties. Indonesia leads on Travel. Japan leads on Education, Politics & Government and Tech & Business and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Indonesia or Japan?: Indonesia has a population of 287,886,782 (4th of 235 countries) and Japan has 122,427,731 (12th of 235).
How do Indonesia and Japan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215), Japan 84.0 (10th of 215) among countries. Japan ranks better.
How do Indonesia and Japan compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184), Japan $55,422 (39th of 184) among countries. Japan ranks better.
Where does Indonesia beat Japan most clearly?: Indonesia ranks far ahead on Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.13% vs 3.3%; Stomach Cancer ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.3 cases per 100k vs 27.6 cases per 100k; Stomach Cancer CR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.4 cases per 100k vs 100.9 cases per 100k.
Where does Japan beat Indonesia most clearly?: Japan ranks far ahead on EPI Air Pollution (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 100 vs 8.34; Average IQ (IIT) (Average IQ by Country): 106.3 vs 89.96; EPI Score (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 63.2 vs 26.2.

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