This statistic shows the ten biggest cities in Indonesia in 2010. In 2010, Indonesia's total population amounted to approximately 237 million people. About 9.61 million of them lived in Jakarta, making it the biggest city in Indonesia.

Indonesia's urban population

The largest city and capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. The city is home to close to 10 million inhabitants. While this is an extremely high number, this represents less than 5 percent of Indonesia’s total population which is around 250 million. Indonesia is the 4th most-populated country in the world, behind China, India and the United States.

The city of Jakarta is located to the west of the island of Java on the Java Sea. The majority of Indonesia’s population lives on the island of Java and most of its metropolises, including Bekasi, Tangerang, Depok, Bandung, Semarang, and Surabaya, are all located there. Bekasi, Tangernang and Depok are located less than 40 km away from the city of Jakarta creating an expansive urban and suburban metropolis region. This rapid urbanization is largely uncontrolled and may jeopardize the regions sustainability in years to come. The good news is that the population growth rate of Indonesia is slowing down ever so slightly, because of a likewise decreasing fertility rate.

Indonesia’s economy is also fairly diversified, which some may consider a strength for an island economy from a self-sufficiency standpoint. Agriculture also still plays an important role, composing close to a 14 percent share of the country’s economy, and while the country is still developing, it still produces a large portion of food which helps feed its ever increasing urban population.

Population density per pixel at 100 metre resolution. WorldPop provides estimates of numbers of people residing in each 100x100m grid cell for every low and middle income country. Through ingegrating cencus, survey, satellite and GIS datasets in a flexible machine-learning framework, high resolution maps of population counts and densities for 2000-2020 are produced, along with accompanying metadata. DATASET: Alpha version 2010 and 2015 estimates of numbers of people per grid square, with national totals adjusted to match UN population division estimates (http://esa.un.org/wpp/) and remaining unadjusted. REGION: Africa SPATIAL RESOLUTION: 0.000833333 decimal degrees (approx 100m at the equator) PROJECTION: Geographic, WGS84 UNITS: Estimated persons per grid square MAPPING APPROACH: Land cover based, as described in: Linard, C., Gilbert, M., Snow, R.W., Noor, A.M. and Tatem, A.J., 2012, Population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility across Africa in 2010, PLoS ONE, 7(2): e31743. FORMAT: Geotiff (zipped using 7-zip (open access tool): www.7-zip.org) FILENAMES: Example - AGO10adjv4.tif = Angola (AGO) population count map for 2010 (10) adjusted to match UN national estimates (adj), version 4 (v4). Population maps are updated to new versions when improved census or other input data become available. Indonesia data available from WorldPop here.

As of 2023, Jakarta’s population amounted to around ***** million inhabitants, indicating an increase of over *** thousand people over the past decade. Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital and largest city, and with its soaring population density, Jakarta ranks among the most populous cities worldwide. Employment in Jakarta In contrast to the prevalent informal employment in Indonesia, over ** percent of Jakarta’s workforce is engaged in formal employment. Notably, Jakartan formal workers have the highest average net wage in the country compared to other provinces. Most of these workers are employed in the wholesale and retail trade sector, which serves as the primary contributor to Jakarta’s GRDP. While there is a positive alignment between the city’s economic growth and increasing welfare levels, Jakarta still needs continuous efforts to further reduce unemployment rates and address income inequality gaps. Traffic and pollution As one of the most polluted major cities globally, the bustling city of Jakarta grapples with persistently low air quality. Simultaneously, the metropolis is also marked to have one of the highest traffic congestion levels in Asia. However, despite the ongoing issues and the efforts to combat these issues, Jakarta still faces an escalating number of vehicles. Factors like the surge in personal vehicle usage to avoid using public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with implanted habits, contribute significantly to Jakarta’s traffic problems.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Indonesia was reported at 6.8138 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population in largest city in Indonesia was reported at 11436004 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2021, the population density in Indonesia was at about 144.65 people per square kilometer. Despite being the fourth largest country in the world in terms of population, Indonesia’s population density is mitigated by its abundance of land – Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17 thousand islands sprawled across more than five thousand kilometers from east to west. Java as the heart of Indonesia Despite the many thousands of islands, Indonesia’s population, politics, and economy are mostly centered on the island of Java. This is where its capital, Jakarta, is located. With a population of around 36.3 million in 2015, Jakarta is not only Indonesia’s biggest city, it is also one of the world’s most-populated urban areas. The number of inhabitants in Jakarta increased three-fold since 1975, reflecting a trend of rural-urban migration in Indonesia. Urban-rural dichotomy Indonesia’s rural population had been steadily decreasing in the last ten years; inversely, its urban population saw a steady increase. As of 2021, more than 57 percent of the Indonesian population were living in urban areas. In Indonesia, the economic opportunities are mostly concentrated in the larger and more densely populated islands such as Java and Bali, and smaller, rural, and more far-flung islands such as the Maluku Islands tend to suffer from a lack of easy connectivity to these economic centers. It comes as no surprise that these rural areas had the highest share of the rural population living below the poverty line. With their lack of economic prospects, rural populations in Indonesia also had a significantly higher share of those living below the poverty line than urban populations.

Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: East Java: Batu Municipality data was reported at 209.125 Person th in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 207.490 Person th for 2019. Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: East Java: Batu Municipality data is updated yearly, averaging 198.608 Person th from Jun 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 209.125 Person th in 2020 and a record low of 187.813 Person th in 2008. Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: East Java: Batu Municipality data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table ID.GAB016: Population Projection: Mid-Year: East Java: by Regency and Municipality: Central Bureau of Statistics.

This statistic shows the population living in cities in Indonesia from 2005 to 2016, arranged by city size. In 2015, there were approximately 100.15 million inhabitants living in cities with less than 300 thousand people in Indonesia.

The total population in Indonesia was estimated at 281.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Indonesia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of 2022, the population density in Jakarta, Indonesia reached over 16 thousand individuals per square kilometer, showing an increase from the year prior. Jakarta, Indonesia's capital city that has a status equal to a province, has the highest population density among other provinces in the country.

Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: West Java: Bekasi Municipality data was reported at 3,075.690 Person th in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,003.923 Person th for 2019. Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: West Java: Bekasi Municipality data is updated yearly, averaging 2,642.508 Person th from Jun 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,075.690 Person th in 2020 and a record low of 2,219.708 Person th in 2008. Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: West Java: Bekasi Municipality data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table ID.GAB012: Population Projection: Mid-Year: West Java: by Regency and Municipality: Central Bureau of Statistics.

In 2025, Jakarta had a population density of approximately ****** people per square kilometer. The province contributed to around **** percent to the total population of Indonesia. In that year, Indonesia’s population density was around *** people per square kilometer.

As of March 2024, about 11.79 percent of the rural population lived below the poverty line in Indonesia, which was significantly higher than in urban areas. The poverty line is the minimum amount of income needed for day to day necessities.

Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: West Java: Tasikmalaya Municipality data was reported at 663.986 Person th in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 663.517 Person th for 2019. Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: West Java: Tasikmalaya Municipality data is updated yearly, averaging 657.477 Person th from Jun 2008 (Median) to 2020, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 663.986 Person th in 2020 and a record low of 589.147 Person th in 2008. Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: West Java: Tasikmalaya Municipality data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table ID.GAB012: Population Projection: Mid-Year: West Java: by Regency and Municipality: Central Bureau of Statistics.

This statistic shows Indonesia's total population from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the total population of Indonesia amounted to approximately 281.6 million inhabitants. Population of Indonesia Indonesia is a sovereign state archipelago in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia shares borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. With a total population of more than 255 million inhabitants, Indonesia is one of the top five most populous countries in the world. Indonesia is a developing nation and a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as well as a member of the G-20 economies. It is slowly establishing itself amongst the top world economies. Gross domestic product of Indonesia showed an estimated growth rate of around 6.4 percent in 2014 in comparison to the previous year. Not only is the economy growing, but the population has rapidly grown also. It is estimated that by 2015, the total population will have grown by around 40 million people since 2003. However, despite the increase in the population growth, the fertility rate has slowly decreased over the past decade. Still, due to a better economic situation in the country and improved health and living conditions, life expectancy at birth has steadily increased over the last decade, a fact which also contributes to the total population growth in Indonesia.

The share of urban population in Indonesia saw no significant changes in 2023 in comparison to the previous year 2022 and remained at around 58.57 percent. Nevertheless, 2023 still represents a peak in the share in Indonesia. A country's urbanization rate refers to the share of the total population living in an urban setting. International comparisons of urbanization rates may be inconsistent, due to discrepancies between definitions of what constitutes an urban center (based on population size, area, or space between dwellings, among others).Find more key insights for the share of urban population in countries like Cambodia and Laos.

BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: DKI Jakarta: East Jakarta Municipality data was reported at 2,916.018 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,892.783 Person th for 2017. BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: DKI Jakarta: East Jakarta Municipality data is updated yearly, averaging 2,817.994 Person th from Jun 2010 (Median) to 2018, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,916.018 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 2,705.818 Person th in 2010. BPS Projection: Population: Mid-Year: DKI Jakarta: East Jakarta Municipality data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table ID.GAB011: Population Projection: Mid-Year: DKI Jakarta: by Regency and Municipality: Central Bureau of Statistics.

This statistic shows the degree of urbanization in Indonesia from 2013 to 2023. Urbanization means the share of urban population in the total population of a country. In 2023, 58.57 percent of Indonesia's total population lived in urban areas and cities. Indonesia's urban and rural population In 2010, 51 percent of the world’s population lived in cities while 49 percent of the world’s population lived in rural areas. Indonesia is a prime example for this almost equal distribution: In 2010, for example, Indonesia’s population was half urban and half rural. While urbanization has been slower in Indonesia than in many other countries around the world, the urbanization process is now progressing rather quickly. The largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta, which is located on the island of Java. It is also the capital and home to close to 10 million of Indonesia’s 273 million inhabitants. Three of the nation’s other large urban areas include Surabaya, Bandung and Bekasi, and are also located on the island of Java. Interestingly, in Indonesia there is a strong correlation between agricultural land, the location of volcanoes and population distribution: Most of the country's active volcanos are located on the island of Java and it is also there where the majority of the population lives and where the agricultural soils are best. Indonesian’s agricultural and urban lands are still somewhat linked spatially. Furthermore, the agricultural sector of the economy is still strong, and around 13 percent of Indonesia's GDP pertains to the agricultural sector. Many people who live in urban regions often go back to the rural region where they come from, and the link to rural agricultural lifestyles remain strong.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Jakarta, Indonesia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

As of 2023, East Kalimantan’s population amounted to around 3.9 million inhabitants, indicating an increase from the previous year. The Indonesian government is currently developing the Capital City of Nusantara (Ibu Kota Nusantara/IKN), which is located in East Kalimantan, to replace Jakarta as its national capital. The development of Nusantara has started at the end of 2022 and is aimed to be fully completed by 2045. The government estimated that Nusantara would be ready to be occupied and inaugurated in 2024.