As of 2023, Jakarta’s population amounted to around 10.67 million inhabitants, indicating an increase of over 700 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 65 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.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Jakarta, Indonesia metro area from 1950 to 2025. United Nations population projections are also included through the year 2035.

As of 2023, there were a total of around 3.85 million male population aged between 15 and 64 years in Jakarta, Indonesia, showing a slightly higher number compared to female. Jakarta is Indonesia's capital and largest city, and it is the most populated city in the country.

In 2023, there were approximately three million inhabitants in East Jakarta, making it the most populated district in Jakarta. Among all of the districts, the Thousand Islands had the least population. The Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) are a group of islands to the north of Jakarta's coast. Most of these islands are uninhabitable, resulting in a significantly lower population compared to mainland Jakarta.

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.

As of 2023, the population of Jakarta grew by approximately 0.38 percent. In that same year, the number of inhabitants in the city amounted to around 10.67 million, making it the most populated city in Indonesia.

Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: DKI Jakarta: Male: 40-44 Years data was reported at 331.800 Person th in 2045. This records a decrease from the previous number of 337.500 Person th for 2044. Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: DKI Jakarta: Male: 40-44 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 384.400 Person th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2045, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 444.300 Person th in 2023 and a record low of 267.070 Person th in 2000. Indonesia BPS Projection: Population: DKI Jakarta: Male: 40-44 Years 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.GAA003: Population Projection: by Province by Age: Central Bureau of Statistics.

Chart and table of Indonesia population from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

In 2023, the elderly population comprised about 16 percent of Yogyakarta's total population, making it the province with the highest share of elderly population in Indonesia. It was followed by East and Central Java, with a share of around 15.57 percent and 15.05 percent.

Indonesia COVID-19: Testing: People Checked per 1000 Population per Week (Last 7 days): DKI Jakarta data was reported at 0.214 Person in 28 Oct 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.214 Person for 27 Oct 2023. Indonesia COVID-19: Testing: People Checked per 1000 Population per Week (Last 7 days): DKI Jakarta data is updated daily, averaging 3.319 Person from Dec 2021 (Median) to 28 Oct 2023, with 421 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.930 Person in 13 Dec 2021 and a record low of 0.214 Person in 28 Oct 2023. Indonesia COVID-19: Testing: People Checked per 1000 Population per Week (Last 7 days): 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.HLB022: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19): Covid Situation: Testing: by Province (Discontinued).

By Device Type:The market is also segmented by device type, including smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.Smartphonesdominated the market with a share in 2023, driven by the widespread use of affordable Android devices. The high smartphone penetration, combined with Indonesias mobile-first culture, encourages app developers to focus on optimizing for mobile platforms. By Application Type:The Indonesian app industry is segmented by application type into e-commerce, fintech, entertainment, and education. In 2023,e-commerce appsheld a dominant share due to Indonesia's rapidly growing digital retail space, with platforms like Tokopedia and Bukalapak leading the market. The surge in online shopping, coupled with improved logistics and payment solutions, has solidified the dominance of e-commerce apps. This growth is further amplified by consumer demand for convenience and the rise of small businesses going online post-pandemic. Indonesia App Industry Market Segmentation Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya dominate the app market due to their high population density and advanced digital infrastructure. Jakarta, the capital city, is a hub for tech startups and digital innovation in 2023. The city's tech ecosystem is bolstered by strong venture capital investment, government support, and a growing user base, making it the prime market for app development and usage.

As of October 2023, approximately 5.5 thousand Japanese residents were registered in South Jakarta, the lowest number of the past decade. In the observed time frame, the size of the Japanese population peaked in 2017 at around 8.5 thousand individuals, but has been shrinking steadily ever since.The statistic, which is based on the information gathered by Japanese diplomatic missions abroad, does not include descendants of Japanese emigrants (nikkeijin) who do not hold Japanese citizenship. People with multiple citizenship are counted.

Key information about Indonesia Number of Registered Vehicles

• Indonesia Number of Registered Vehicles was reported at 27,015,901 Unit in Dec 2024.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 26,070,526 Unit for Dec 2023.
• Indonesia Number of Registered Vehicles data is updated yearly, averaging 3,611,709 Unit from Dec 1963 to 2024, with 62 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 27,015,901 Unit in 2024 and a record low of 243,599 Unit in 1963.
• Indonesia Number of Registered Vehicles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: No of Registered Vehicles: Annual.

(DC)COVID-19: Testing: People Checked per 1000 Population per Week (Last 7 days): DKI Jakarta在2023-10-28达0.214人口，相较于2023-10-27的0.214人口保持不变。(DC)COVID-19: Testing: People Checked per 1000 Population per Week (Last 7 days): DKI Jakarta数据按每日更新，2021-12-13至2023-10-28期间平均值为3.319人口，共421份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于2021-12-13，达18.930人口，而历史最低值则出现于2023-10-28，为0.214人口。CEIC提供的(DC)COVID-19: Testing: People Checked per 1000 Population per Week (Last 7 days): 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.HLB022: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19): Covid Situation: Testing: by Province (Discontinued)。

As of 2023, around 40 percent of Indonesians aged 15 years and above had completed senior high school or more. On the other hand, approximately 3.4 percent of Indonesians never went to school.

Education quality and employment

In Indonesia, completing 12 years of education is mandatory, which consists of six years of primary school, three years of middle school, and three years of high school. Despite the decreasing unemployment rate over the years, many high-school and even university graduates still struggled to find jobs, highlighting the urgency in aligning the education system in Indonesia with the job market demands.

Access to education

While progress has been made in expanding access to education in Indonesia, many obstacles are still found in certain areas. Economic factors are said to be the leading issue in pursuing higher education, forcing many students to drop out of school to contribute to their family’s income. In 2022, Papua had the highest share of students who had to work and study simultaneously. The government has been gradually increasing the budget for education in Indonesia, including specific budget allocations for higher education and the 12-year compulsory education program, aiming to improve access and equity in education.

As of 2023, the enrollment rate in elementary school levels in Jakarta, Indonesia stood at 98.44 percent. In comparison, the enrollment rate for senior high school was significantly lower at about 60.81 percent.

Consumer Spending in Indonesia increased to 1731431.50 IDR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 1703460.70 IDR Billion in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Indonesia Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

As of 2023, Jakarta's GRDP amounted to about 3.4 quadrillion Indonesian rupiah. Jakarta is Indonesia's capital city that has a status equal to a province, and it has the highest contribution to Indonesia's national GDP among the other provinces.

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.