Which has more people, Indonesia or South Africa?

Indonesia has a population of 287,886,782 (4th of 235 countries) and South Africa has 65,453,084 (24th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215), South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215) among countries. Indonesia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184), South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184) among countries. Indonesia ranks better.

Where does Indonesia beat South Africa most clearly?

Indonesia ranks far ahead on Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 163.4 per 10k vs 1.13 per 10k; Other STIs Rate (STD Rates by Country): 52.43 per 100k vs 241.49 per 100k; Male Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 2.43 per 100k vs 25.68 per 100k.

Where does South Africa beat Indonesia most clearly?

South Africa ranks far ahead on % of GDP per Year Spent on Education (Education Spending by Country): 6.12% vs 1.28%; % of Population at High Flood Risk (Flooding by Country): 6.1% vs 27.0%; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 100 vs 55.

Indonesia vs South Africa

Indonesia comes out ahead of South Africa on 366 of 602 statistics where one end is better, to 225 with 11 ties. Indonesia leads on Crime & Safety, Manufacturing & Mining and Health and 4 more categories. South Africa leads on Politics & Government, Law and Education and 3 more categories.

602 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Indonesia

Wins: 366
Avg. percentile: 52
Categories led: 7

South Africa

Wins: 225
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Indonesia	South Africa
Population	287,886,782 4th of 235	65,453,084 24th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	71.3 144th of 215	66.3 181st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$17,660 102nd of 184	$15,906 108th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.24% 48th of 181	32.4% 180th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	99.9% tied 122nd of 214	90.2% 160th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	15.2 113th of 195	24.2 138th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$5,060 117th of 185	$6,598 103rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyIndonesia · 44 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningIndonesia · 3 statistics
HealthIndonesia · 205 statistics
EconomicsIndonesia · 80 statistics
Politics & GovernmentSouth Africa · 40 statistics
LawSouth Africa · 8 statistics
PopulationIndonesia · 19 statistics
EducationSouth Africa · 10 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyIndonesia · 37 statistics
CultureIndonesia · 63 statistics
TravelSouth Africa · 10 statistics
EnvironmentSouth Africa · 46 statistics
Tech & BusinessSouth Africa · 21 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Indonesia	South Africa
Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country	163.4 per 10k 7th of 193	1.13 per 10k 193rd of 193
Other STIs RateSTD Rates by Country	52.43 per 100k 1st of 201	241.49 per 100k 181st of 201
% of GDP per Year Spent on EducationEducation Spending by Country	1.28% 113th of 118	6.12% 12th of 118
% of Population at High Flood RiskFlooding by Country	27.0% 163rd of 185	6.1% tied 6th of 185
Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	2.43 per 100k 8th of 204	25.68 per 100k 180th of 204
Gonococcal Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	73.43 per 100k 28th of 201	1,534 per 100k 196th of 201
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	1.61 per 100k 1st of 203	117.79 per 100k 169th of 203
Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country	55 tied 133rd of 155	100 8th of 155
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	3.21 per 100k 1st of 204	127.7 per 100k 168th of 204
Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	1.87 per 100k 11th of 204	15.49 per 100k 178th of 204
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.01% tied 1st of 194	0.9% tied 168th of 194
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	74.0% tied 39th of 198	25.0% tied 196th of 198
Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	4.5% 8th of 199	41.0% tied 165th of 199
% Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	2.6% tied 20th of 163	12.8% 148th of 163
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	0.07 per 100k tied 22nd of 204	7.99 per 100k 179th of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.07 per 100k tied 22nd of 204	7.99 per 100k 179th of 204
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	5% tied 32nd of 189	0.1% 178th of 189
Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country	3.5% tied 36th of 155	28.8% 154th of 155
New HIV Infection RateHIV Rates by Country	0.1 per 1k tied 4th of 128	3.1 per 1k 127th of 128
Rate of Self-Harm Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.03 per 100k tied 10th of 203	0.98 per 100k 162nd of 203
Suicide RateGun Violence by Country	0.03 rate per 100k tied 10th of 203	0.98 rate per 100k 162nd of 203
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	5.1% tied 32nd of 189	1.5% tied 170th of 189
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.24% 48th of 181	32.4% 180th of 181
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	3.3% tied 51st of 184	33.2% 183rd of 184
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	60.97 per 100k 57th of 201	15,778 per 100k 199th of 201
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	42.19 per 100k 59th of 201	19,657 per 100k 199th of 201
Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country	27.46 per 100k 1st of 204	149.22 per 100k 143rd of 204
Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.01 tied 1st of 179	0.15 tied 139th of 179
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country	79.26 per 100k 59th of 201	11,673 per 100k 198th of 201
SafetySocial Progress Index by Country	80.37 tied 46th of 172	45.2 164th of 172

See every statistic they shareSearch and sort all of them, adjust for cost of living or population, or add up to two more places.

Quick answers

Which is better, Indonesia or South Africa?: Indonesia comes out ahead of South Africa on 366 of 602 statistics where one end is better, to 225 with 11 ties. Indonesia leads on Crime & Safety, Manufacturing & Mining and Health and 4 more categories. South Africa leads on Politics & Government, Law and Education and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Indonesia or South Africa?: Indonesia has a population of 287,886,782 (4th of 235 countries) and South Africa has 65,453,084 (24th of 235).
How do Indonesia and South Africa compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215), South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215) among countries. Indonesia ranks better.
How do Indonesia and South Africa compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184), South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184) among countries. Indonesia ranks better.
Where does Indonesia beat South Africa most clearly?: Indonesia ranks far ahead on Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 163.4 per 10k vs 1.13 per 10k; Other STIs Rate (STD Rates by Country): 52.43 per 100k vs 241.49 per 100k; Male Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 2.43 per 100k vs 25.68 per 100k.
Where does South Africa beat Indonesia most clearly?: South Africa ranks far ahead on % of GDP per Year Spent on Education (Education Spending by Country): 6.12% vs 1.28%; % of Population at High Flood Risk (Flooding by Country): 6.1% vs 27.0%; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 100 vs 55.

More matchups

Other comparisons with Indonesia or South Africa.

All countries matchups