Which has more people, Indonesia or Nigeria?

Indonesia has a population of 287,886,782 (4th of 235 countries) and Nigeria has 242,431,832 (6th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215), Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215) among countries. Indonesia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184), Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184) among countries. Indonesia ranks better.

Where does Indonesia beat Nigeria most clearly?

Indonesia ranks far ahead on Other STIs Rate (STD Rates by Country): 52.43 per 100k vs 220.8 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Upper Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 4,138 per 100k vs 12,245 per 100k; Gonococcal Infection Rate (STD Rates by Country): 73.43 per 100k vs 903 per 100k.

Where does Nigeria beat Indonesia most clearly?

Nigeria ranks far ahead on Male Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 5.6% vs 59.3%; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 4.6% vs 59.3%; Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 5.6% vs 59.3%.

Indonesia vs Nigeria

Indonesia comes out ahead of Nigeria on 342 of 531 statistics where one end is better, to 184 with 5 ties. Indonesia leads on Population, Tech & Business and Education and 9 more categories. Nigeria leads on Environment.

531 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 5 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Indonesia

Wins: 342
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 12

Nigeria

Wins: 184
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Indonesia	Nigeria
Population	287,886,782 4th of 235	242,431,832 6th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	71.3 144th of 215	54.6 215th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$17,660 102nd of 184	$9,532 128th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.24% 48th of 181	3.06% 44th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	99.9% tied 122nd of 214	62.5% 182nd of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	15.2 113th of 195	69.8 194th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$5,060 117th of 185	$1,224 165th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

PopulationIndonesia · 18 statistics
Tech & BusinessIndonesia · 20 statistics
EducationIndonesia · 10 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningIndonesia · 3 statistics
Politics & GovernmentIndonesia · 40 statistics
EconomicsIndonesia · 77 statistics
CultureIndonesia · 62 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyIndonesia · 37 statistics
TravelIndonesia · 10 statistics
Crime & SafetyIndonesia · 43 statistics
EnvironmentNigeria · 47 statistics
LawIndonesia · 8 statistics
HealthIndonesia · 204 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Indonesia	Nigeria
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	59.3% 166th of 167	5.6% 2nd of 167
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	59.3% 165th of 166	4.6% tied 2nd of 166
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	59.3% 164th of 167	5.6% 1st of 167
Total Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	30.2% 157th of 166	2.4% 2nd of 166
Total Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	30.2% 144th of 167	2.9% 2nd of 167
Other STIs RateSTD Rates by Country	52.43 per 100k 1st of 201	220.8 per 100k 172nd of 201
Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	31.0% tied 142nd of 167	3% 1st of 167
Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country	4,138 per 100k 16th of 203	12,245 per 100k 185th of 203
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	184.36 per 100k 177th of 204	31.92 per 100k 13th of 204
Gonococcal Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	73.43 per 100k 28th of 201	903 per 100k 185th of 201
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	8,041 per 100k 159th of 204	2,625 per 100k 14th of 204
Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country	163.4 per 10k 7th of 193	15.64 per 10k 140th of 193
Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country	11.3% tied 147th of 211	3% tied 5th of 211
Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country	3,334 per 100k 17th of 203	7,634 per 100k 151st of 203
Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries	35th 35th of 132	121st 120th of 132
Male ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	81.0% 17th of 186	65.6% 136th of 186
GII Institutions RankMost Innovative Countries	40th 40th of 132	125th 124th of 132
Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country	3.638 129th of 138	2.288 43rd of 138
Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	4,701 54th of 169	10 159th of 169
Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	7.7 tied 24th of 136	21.8 108th of 136
Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	4,524 45th of 158	10 tied 141st of 158
Cost of a Beer - FinderCountries with the Most Expensive Beer	$3.65 108th of 171	$0.85 3rd of 171
Education Rank (WT20)Education Rankings by Country	67th 67th of 202	191st 191st of 202
Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country	22.0% tied 108th of 150	10.0% tied 4th of 150
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	60.97 per 100k 57th of 201	961 per 100k 174th of 201
Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country	6.4 tied 68th of 197	12.0 183rd of 197
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	6,246 per 100k 165th of 204	2,819 per 100k 47th of 204
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country	286.31 per 100k 121st of 204	108.92 per 100k 4th of 204
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	59.5% 118th of 198	87.9% 5th of 198
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	42.19 per 100k 59th of 201	1,143 per 100k 173rd of 201

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Quick answers

Which is better, Indonesia or Nigeria?: Indonesia comes out ahead of Nigeria on 342 of 531 statistics where one end is better, to 184 with 5 ties. Indonesia leads on Population, Tech & Business and Education and 9 more categories. Nigeria leads on Environment. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Indonesia or Nigeria?: Indonesia has a population of 287,886,782 (4th of 235 countries) and Nigeria has 242,431,832 (6th of 235).
How do Indonesia and Nigeria compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215), Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215) among countries. Indonesia ranks better.
How do Indonesia and Nigeria compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184), Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184) among countries. Indonesia ranks better.
Where does Indonesia beat Nigeria most clearly?: Indonesia ranks far ahead on Other STIs Rate (STD Rates by Country): 52.43 per 100k vs 220.8 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Upper Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 4,138 per 100k vs 12,245 per 100k; Gonococcal Infection Rate (STD Rates by Country): 73.43 per 100k vs 903 per 100k.
Where does Nigeria beat Indonesia most clearly?: Nigeria ranks far ahead on Male Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 5.6% vs 59.3%; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 4.6% vs 59.3%; Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 5.6% vs 59.3%.

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