Countries in South Eastern Asia

Southeast Asia is a dynamic region of 11 countries and over 680 million people, positioned between India, China, and Australia. It includes mainland nations like Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, and maritime nations like Indonesia — the world's largest archipelago — the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Timor-Leste. The region has been among the world's fastest-growing economically for decades, with Singapore ranking among the wealthiest cities globally and Indonesia becoming a top-10 economy.

Countries

11

Population

684.50M

Area

4.54M km²

Most populated

Indonesia

Complete list of countries in south eastern asia

#CountryPopulation
1IndonesiaIndonesia284.44M
2PhilippinesPhilippines114.12M
3VietnamVietnam101.34M
4Timor-LesteTimor-Leste1.39M
5MalaysiaMalaysia34.23M
6MyanmarMyanmar51.32M
7CambodiaCambodia17.58M
8LaosLaos7.65M
9BruneiBrunei455.5K
10SingaporeSingapore6.11M
11ThailandThailand65.86M

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries are in Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asia has 11 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
What is Southeast Asia known for?
Southeast Asia is known for its diverse cuisines, ancient temples (Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Borobudur in Indonesia), tropical beaches, biodiversity (including orangutans and Komodo dragons), and rapid economic development — Singapore is among the world's wealthiest countries.
What is the most populated country in Southeast Asia?
Indonesia is the most populated country in Southeast Asia with over 275 million people, making it the fourth most populated country in the world. The Philippines and Vietnam also exceed 100 million people each.

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