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

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.

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.

Data On Density And Area Per Village In Dki Jakarta Province)
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It contains the following data: This data contains data on density and area per village in DKI Jakarta Province Explanation of Variables in this Dataset: 1. year : Year 2. province_name : the name of the province in DKI Jakarta 3. name_district/city : name of regency/city in DKI Jakarta 4. sub-district name : name of sub-district in DKI Jakarta 5. kelurahan_name : name of kelurahan in DKI Jakarta 6. area_area_(km2) : total area (km square) 7. density_(people/km2) : population density (people/km2). The data can be accessed using the following URL / API Endpoint: https://data.jakarta.go.id/dataset/banyaknya-pelayanan-masyarakat-yang-tercatat-pada-dinas-kependudukan-dan-pencatatan-sipil
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In 1800, the population of Indonesia was estimated to be approximately 16 million. The population of the island nation would grow steadily over the course of the 19th century, as the Dutch colonial administration launched several initiatives to modernize the region. After reaching 38 million people in 1900, the population of Indonesia would continue to grow until the 1940’s, when the Japanese occupation of the country would see between four to ten million Indonesians moved away from the island nation to be made to work on Japanese military projects, and in combination with wartime famine, this would result in the death or displacement of up to four million Indonesians by the end of the Japanese occupation in 1945. Despite this, Indonesia's population continued to grow throughout these years.

Following the Second World War, Indonesia claimed its independence from the Netherlands, and achieved this in 1949. In the second half of the 20thcentury, the population would continue to grow exponentially in size through the remainder of the 20th century, although the growth rate would slow somewhat in the 1980s, the result of a decline in fertility rate throughout the country which some studies suggest may be attributed to improved access to birth control and improved mass education. In 2020, Indonesia is estimated to have just over 273.5 million people living within its borders, making it the fourth most populous country in the world (behind the U.S. and above Pakistan).

The Indonesian data center market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the burgeoning digital economy, increasing cloud adoption, and the government's push for digital transformation. The market's substantial size, coupled with a high CAGR (let's assume a conservative 15% based on regional trends), indicates significant investment opportunities. Key growth drivers include the expanding e-commerce sector, the rising demand for digital services in the BFSI and government sectors, and the need for improved digital infrastructure to support Indonesia's large and rapidly growing population. The Greater Jakarta area serves as the primary hotspot, but expansion into other regions is accelerating as demand diversifies. While the market is dominated by larger data centers, the emergence of smaller, edge data centers caters to localized needs and reduces latency. The colocation market is witnessing a shift towards hyperscale providers meeting the needs of large cloud operators. However, challenges such as infrastructural limitations in certain regions and regulatory hurdles can somewhat constrain rapid expansion. Segmentation by Tier type, colocation model, and end-user type offers further granularity in understanding market dynamics and potential investment areas. The presence of both international players and local companies indicates a competitive yet expanding landscape. The forecast period (2025-2033) suggests continued market expansion, with a focus on meeting the growing demand for high-capacity and resilient data center infrastructure. Further growth will likely be fueled by increasing government initiatives promoting digital infrastructure development and the ongoing expansion of 5G networks. Strategic partnerships between international and local companies will be crucial in navigating the Indonesian market's unique challenges and capitalizing on its significant growth potential. Specific market segments to watch include the hyperscale colocation market and data centers located outside of Greater Jakarta, both of which are poised for exponential growth in the coming years. The ongoing development and improvement of supporting infrastructure, such as power grids and fiber optic networks, will act as a significant catalyst for market expansion. Recent developments include: September 2022: The company commenced construction on a 23MW data center in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking the company’s third site in South East Asia as it capitalizes on the region’s rapid digital transformation in the wake of the global pandemic.The new facility will offer 3,430 cabinets and an IT load of 23MW and is designed to cater for the growing demand for high power density applications from cloud-driven hyperscale deployments, local and international network and financial service providers. It is expected to complete by Q4 2023.August 2022: PT Sigma Cipta Caraka (SCA), also known as telkomsigma, transfers its data centre business to PT Telkom Data Ekosistem (TDE), which is worth a total of IDR 2.01 trillion. The parent company PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (TLKM), claimed that this transfer of the data centre business line is related to the business restructuring program held by Telkom Group.June 2022: The company announced the launch of BDx Indonesia, following the completion of a USD 300 million joint venture agreement with PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison or IOH) and PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta, Big Data Exchange (BDx).. Notable trends are: OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT.

Indonesia COVID-19: Assessment: Confirmed Case per 100 th Population per Week: DKI Jakarta data was reported at 0.251 Person in 28 Oct 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.251 Person for 27 Oct 2023. Indonesia COVID-19: Assessment: Confirmed Case per 100 th Population per Week: DKI Jakarta data is updated daily, averaging 18.069 Person from Dec 2021 (Median) to 28 Oct 2023, with 409 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 177.514 Person in 22 Nov 2022 and a record low of 0.130 Person in 01 Oct 2023. Indonesia COVID-19: Assessment: Confirmed Case per 100 th Population per Week: DKI Jakarta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Health. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Health Sector – Table ID.HLB021: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19): Covid Situation: Assessment: by Province (Discontinued).

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In 2022, there were 393,465 Buddhists in Jakarta, making it the province with the largest Buddhist population in Indonesia. It was followed by North Sumatra, where the Buddhist population reached nearly 352,000.

As of 2025, Tokyo-Yokohama in Japan was the largest world urban agglomeration, with 37 million people living there. Delhi ranked second with more than 34 million, with Shanghai in third with more than 30 million inhabitants.

(DC)COVID-19: Assessment: Deceased per 100 th Population per Week: DKI Jakarta在2023-07-02达0.009人口，相较于2023-07-01的0.009人口保持不变。(DC)COVID-19: Assessment: Deceased per 100 th Population per Week: DKI Jakarta数据按每日更新，2021-12-16至2023-07-02期间平均值为0.093人口，共369份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于2022-11-25，达0.541人口，而历史最低值则出现于2021-12-16，为0.000人口。CEIC提供的(DC)COVID-19: Assessment: Deceased per 100 th Population per Week: DKI Jakarta数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Ministry of Health，数据归类于Indonesia Premium Database的Health Sector – Table ID.HLB021: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19): Covid Situation: Assessment: by Province (Discontinued)。

Japan’s largest city, greater Tokyo, had a staggering 37.19 million inhabitants in 2023, making it the most populous city across the Asia-Pacific region. India had the second largest city after Japan with a population consisting of approximately 33 million inhabitants. Contrastingly, approximately 410 thousand inhabitants populated Papua New Guinea's largest city in 2023. A megacity regionNot only did Japan and India have the largest cities throughout the Asia-Pacific region but they were among the three most populated cities worldwide in 2023. Interestingly, over half on the world’s megacities were situated in the Asia-Pacific region. However, being home to more than half of the world’s population, it does not seem surprising that by 2025 it is expected that more than two thirds of the megacities across the globe will be located in the Asia Pacific region. Other megacities are also expected to emerge within the Asia-Pacific region throughout the next decade. There have even been suggestions that Indonesia’s Jakarta and its conurbation will overtake Greater Tokyo in terms of population size by 2030. Increasing populationsIncreased populations in megacities can be down to increased economic activity. As more countries across the Asia-Pacific region have made the transition from agriculture to industry, the population has adjusted accordingly. Thus, more regions have experienced higher shares of urban populations. However, as many cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Seoul have an aging population, this may have an impact on their future population sizes, with these Asian regions estimated to have significant shares of the population being over 65 years old by 2035.

This statistic shows the unemployment rate in Indonesia from 1999 to 2024. In 2024, the unemployment rate in Indonesia was at approximately 3.3 percent. Indonesia's population and economy The Republic of Indonesia is a sovereign state archipelago in Southeast Asia, composed of more than 17,000 islands. In 2010, Indonesia's total population amounted to more than 237 million people. It is estimated to reach more than 255 million people by 2015. Indonesia is among the the thirty largest countries in the world (in terms of geographical area) and also among the countries with the largest population, behind China, India, and the USA. Better living conditions, better health care, and a growing economy in Indonesia are fundamental for the growing population. Nowadays, Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia, has more than 9.5 million inhabitants. Indonesia's economy has seen major improvements over the past years, and the country is one of the frontrunners here as well: Estimated to be around 856 billion U.S. dollars, Indonesia had one of largest gross domestic products worldwide in 2014. As a result of the prospering economy, unemployment in the country is rapidly decreasing. as can be seen above. Between 2005 and 2014, the unemployment rate in Indonesia decreased by more than 5 percent.