Indonesia vs Malaysia
Malaysia comes out ahead of Indonesia on 325 of 592 statistics where one end is better, to 255 with 12 ties. Malaysia leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Education and Environment and 10 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 287,886,782 4th of 235 | 36,385,115 45th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 71.3 144th of 215 | 76.8 84th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $17,660 102nd of 184 | $41,498 56th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.24% 48th of 181 | 3.76% 64th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.9% tied 122nd of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 15.2 113th of 195 | 7.0 tied 59th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $5,060 117th of 185 | $13,125 73rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Infrastructure & EnergyMalaysia · 37 statistics
- EducationMalaysia · 10 statistics
- EnvironmentMalaysia · 46 statistics
- PopulationMalaysia · 19 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningMalaysia · 3 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMalaysia · 21 statistics
- TravelMalaysia · 10 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMalaysia · 40 statistics
- CultureMalaysia · 63 statistics
- EconomicsMalaysia · 80 statistics
- HealthMalaysia · 206 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMalaysia · 44 statistics
- LawMalaysia · 8 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Indonesia | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country | 163.4 per 10k 7th of 193 | 7 per 10k 169th of 193 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 74.0% tied 39th of 198 | 36.0% 186th of 198 |
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 0.07% tied 101st of 124 | 0.94% 13th of 124 |
| Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country | 55 tied 133rd of 155 | 92 tied 24th of 155 |
| Econ Freedom Index HeritageEconomic Freedom Index by Country | 42.5 167th of 174 | 67.1 tied 45th of 174 |
| Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country | $4,721 LCU/INT 4th of 182 | $1 LCU/INT tied 129th of 182 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country | 14.3% 113th of 140 | 0.5% tied 25th of 140 |
| Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country | 868 per 100k 10th of 201 | 2,210 per 100k 134th of 201 |
| % w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country | 2.61% 3rd of 184 | 4.14% 113th of 184 |
| Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country | 22.0% tied 108th of 150 | 10.0% tied 4th of 150 |
| Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country | 2.61 per 100k 4th of 202 | 4.14 per 100k 123rd of 202 |
| % of Pop. Living on Less Than $3.65 USD/DayPoverty Rate by Country | 12.6% 98th of 158 | 0.04% tied 5th of 158 |
| Internet Users (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 72.8% 114th of 182 | 98.0% 12th of 182 |
| Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country | 89.96 131st of 142 | 98.51 52nd of 142 |
| Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country | -0.62% 117th of 202 | -13.5% 5th of 202 |
| Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country | 9.3 cases per 100k People tied 32nd of 192 | 26.9 cases per 100k People 136th of 192 |
| Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 27 per 100k tied 151st of 176 | 11.1 per 100k tied 57th of 176 |
| EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 8.34 169th of 173 | 55.75 77th of 173 |
| Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 4.5% 8th of 199 | 24.7% tied 113th of 199 |
| Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country | 3.638 129th of 138 | 2.485 58th of 138 |
| Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country | 145.7 per 100k 117th of 204 | 52.2 per 100k 14th of 204 |
| Local Purchasing Power Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 33.9 109th of 136 | 83.8 41st of 136 |
| Starvation Death RateStarvation Deaths by Country | 6.16 ASR per 100K pop. 176th of 202 | 1.2 ASR per 100K pop. 76th of 202 |
| Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 75.0% tied 160th of 198 | 94.0% tied 61st of 198 |
| ASR IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 24.4 per 100k 137th of 176 | 10.2 per 100k tied 52nd of 176 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 43.18 Mbps 119th of 156 | 162.39 Mbps 45th of 156 |
| % Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country | -0.78% tied 137th of 167 | 0.09% tied 58th of 167 |
| Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $51,600 116th of 179 | $263,500 32nd of 179 |
| % of Pop. Living on Less Than $10 USD/DayPoverty Rate by Country | 78.1% 109th of 160 | 5.63% 35th of 160 |
| Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 69.0% tied 170th of 192 | 93.0% tied 80th of 192 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Indonesia or Malaysia?
- Malaysia comes out ahead of Indonesia on 325 of 592 statistics where one end is better, to 255 with 12 ties. Malaysia leads on Infrastructure & Energy, Education and Environment and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Indonesia or Malaysia?
- Indonesia has a population of 287,886,782 (4th of 235 countries) and Malaysia has 36,385,115 (45th of 235).
- How do Indonesia and Malaysia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215), Malaysia 76.8 (84th of 215) among countries. Malaysia ranks better.
- How do Indonesia and Malaysia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184), Malaysia $41,498 (56th of 184) among countries. Malaysia ranks better.
- Where does Indonesia beat Malaysia most clearly?
- Indonesia ranks far ahead on Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 163.4 per 10k vs 7 per 10k; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 74.0% vs 36.0%; Purchasing Power Parity (Purchasing Power Parity by Country): $4,721 LCU/INT vs $1 LCU/INT.
- Where does Malaysia beat Indonesia most clearly?
- Malaysia ranks far ahead on Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 0.94% vs 0.07%; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 92 vs 55; Econ Freedom Index Heritage (Economic Freedom Index by Country): 67.1 vs 42.5.
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