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 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.

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).

Key information about Indonesia population

• The Indonesia population reached 274.9 million people in Dec 2022, compared with the previously reported figure of 272.2 million people in Dec 2021
• The data reached an all-time high of 274.9 million people in Dec 2022 and a record low of 69.5 million people in Dec 1950

CEIC extends history for annual Population. Statistics Indonesia provides year-end Population. Population is based on census for year ending “0” zero (1990, 2000, 2010, so on). Population prior to 1980 is a Mid-year estimate sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Further information about Indonesia population data

• In the latest reports, Indonesia Unemployment Rate dropped to 5.9 % in Aug 2022
• Monthly earnings of the Indonesia population was 191.8 USD in Dec 2022
• Indonesia Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 69.3 % in Feb 2023

In 2040, the population of Indonesia is forecast to reach approximately ****** million people. This is a significant increase from the Indonesian population in 2020 which amounted to ***** million people. Indonesia is currently the fourth most populous nation in the world.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) in Indonesia was reported at 14.25 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million in Indonesia was reported at 40407234 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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.

In 2016, there were around *** million aspiring middle class, with an average monthly spending between *** to *********** Indonesian rupiah, recorded in Indonesia. Meanwhile, there were about ** million Indonesians, who were still living below poverty line. The growing middle class signifies that the economy in Indonesia is heading in a better direction.

As of 2022, Indonesia had nearly ** million female inhabitants aged between 25 and 29 years. The country is currently entering a phase of demographic dividend, where its population is dominated by citizens of productive age.

In 2023, the population of Bali, Indonesia, amounted to around *** million people. The Hindu population in Bali accounts for about ** percent of its total population, and the island is well known for its rich culture, religious practices, and traditions. While Buleleng is the largest regency in the province, the highest population density is found in Denpasar, the capital and primary hub of Bali.   Tourism economy in Bali Bali is considered one of the world’s most famous islands, offering picturesque natural settings and vibrant culture, attracting large numbers of both local and international visitors. As of the first quarter of 2023, more than *** million foreign tourists visited the island, with most international travelers to Bali coming from Australia. Bali also stands as the most preferred domestic travel destination among Indonesians, making tourism a vital sector of its economy.   Balinese agricultural foundations Besides travel and tourism, Bali is also closely tied to agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as these sectors provide work opportunities for a significant part of the population. The tropical island is renowned for some primary commodities, such as coconuts, cocoa, and coffee, which dominate its overall crop production. Furthermore, paddy fields, a striking part of Bali’s landscape in many areas of the island, cover more than ** percent of its total land area, conveying its agrarian roots. Paddy fields are commonly utilized to cultivate rice, one of the staple foods of Indonesians. Tabanan and Gianyar are among the Balinese regencies producing the highest quantities of rice.

Abstract

The 2010 Population Census has been designed to meet various data needs, including as (1) the basis for updating population data bases up to the lowest level of administrative unit (village); (2) valuable input in monitoring the progress for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); (3) the basis for preparing small area statistics; (4) basis for preparing population projection; (5) the basic data in developing sampling frame for various surveys conducted between 2010-2020.

During the 2010 Population Census it is estimated that the population of Indonesia would be around 232 million people who live in about 65 million households. Considering the huge number of population to be recorded the field enumeration will require more than 650.00 field workers, which consist about 450.000 enumerators, 150.000 team coordinators, and 15.000 field coordinators. Data collection is designed to be undertaken in groups, each group (team) consist of four persons, i.e. three numerators and one team coordinator. All field workers would have undertaken a three-day training before hand.

The peak of census operations will be during the months of May 2010 where field enumeration will be taking place simultaneously overall the geographical area of Indonesia. May 15 will be designated as the Census Date of the 2010 Population Census, therefore on the 15 of May 2010 the homeless and nomadic population will be canvassing.

Updating population data is a very crucial issue in the upcoming population census, in the sense that since the implementation of decentralization in 2001 the number of administrative units in the regions (province, district, sub district, and village) have been increasing tremendously, such that statistical measures could not appropriately follows the changes. Prior to decentralization the number of provinces was 27, districts 297, sub districts 4.200, and villages about 65.000. At present the number of provinces is 33, districts 497, sub districts about 7.000, and villages about 75.000.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Individuals;
• Households.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

In the modern context there is always an increasing demand for data and information, and this is not an exception for the census as well. A census being a huge national undertaking incurring substantial amount of money, while the resources are always constrained and limited. The choice of topic to be covered in a census mainly depends upon the user needs. However, as society becomes complex the demand of population data for development plans is not only increasing but the level of such information is switching to smaller administrative levels, while census being a complex and large operation has its own limitations in meeting all the demands of data users. Another main consideration for determining census topic is to maintain comparability and continuity of the census information.

There are three kind of questionnaires will be used in the 2010 Population Census, namely C1 (42 questions) for enumerate regular household who live in the areas that are covered in the mapping, C2 (14 questions) for enumerate population who live in the areas which are not included in the mapping such as remote areas, Indonesia corps diplomatic who live abroad and L2 (number and sex) for enumerate homeless people, boat people, and tribes.

The questionnaires hopefully can accommodate the data required for the compilations of MDG Indicators, which is essential for national policy making and monitoring. The census questionnaires are presently being developed taking into considerations of the relevant United Nation recommendations as well as the suitability of the items collected to meet local conditions.

In the past population censuses, data were collected basically by face-to-face interviews, where enumerators visited all households to interview persons therein one by one. In light of the changing lifestyle of big cities people and advancement of technology, new and additional means for data collection from the households will be introduced in the 2010 Population Census. Under the new multi-modal data collection approach, e-census on the Internet and self-enumeration will be rolled out, along with the traditional “interviewer” method.

Cleaning operations

The processing of data collected in a census constitutes one of the most important and challenging activities that have to be undertaken efficiently and expeditiously in order to justify the immense resources invested in a census. This activity entailed several processes: manual editing of the questionnaires after enumeration, data capture, data cleaning and validation, and finally tabulation. Intelligence character recognition (ICR) technology will be employed for data capture.

Government’s commitment to provide provisional results within two and half months after enumeration and final results within another six months greatly influenced the strategies and actions adopted at every stage of data processing in order to adhere to the commitment.

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.

• The current US Census Bureau world population estimate in June 2019 shows that the current global population is 7,577,130,400 people on Earth, which far exceeds the world population of 7.2 billion in 2015. Our estimate based on UN data shows the world's population surpassing 7.7 billion.
• China is the most populous country in the world with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. It is one of just two countries with a population of more than 1 billion, with India being the second. As of 2018, India has a population of over 1.355 billion people, and its population growth is expected to continue through at least 2050. By the year 2030, India is expected to become the most populous country in the world. This is because India’s population will grow, while China is projected to see a loss in population.
• The following 11 countries that are the most populous in the world each have populations exceeding 100 million. These include the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Japan, Ethiopia, and the Philippines. Of these nations, all are expected to continue to grow except Russia and Japan, which will see their populations drop by 2030 before falling again significantly by 2050.
• Many other nations have populations of at least one million, while there are also countries that have just thousands. The smallest population in the world can be found in Vatican City, where only 801 people reside.
• In 2018, the world’s population growth rate was 1.12%. Every five years since the 1970s, the population growth rate has continued to fall. The world’s population is expected to continue to grow larger but at a much slower pace. By 2030, the population will exceed 8 billion. In 2040, this number will grow to more than 9 billion. In 2055, the number will rise to over 10 billion, and another billion people won’t be added until near the end of the century. The current annual population growth estimates from the United Nations are in the millions - estimating that over 80 million new lives are added yearly.
• This population growth will be significantly impacted by nine specific countries which are situated to contribute to the population growth more quickly than other nations. These nations include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the United States of America. Particularly of interest, India is on track to overtake China's position as the most populous country by 2030. Additionally, multiple nations within Africa are expected to double their populations before fertility rates begin to slow entirely.

Content

• In this Dataset, we have Historical Population data for every Country/Territory in the world by different parameters like Area Size of the Country/Territory, Name of the Continent, Name of the Capital, Density, Population Growth Rate, Ranking based on Population, World Population Percentage, etc. >Dataset Glossary (Column-Wise):
• Rank: Rank by Population.
• CCA3: 3 Digit Country/Territories Code.
• Country/Territories: Name of the Country/Territories.
• Capital: Name of the Capital.
• Continent: Name of the Continent.
• 2022 Population: Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2022.
• 2020 Population: Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2020.
• 2015 Population: Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2015.
• 2010 Population: Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2010.
• 2000 Population: Population of the Country/Territories in the year 2000.
• 1990 Population: Population of the Country/Territories in the year 1990.
• 1980 Population: Population of the Country/Territories in the year 1980.
• 1970 Population: Population of the Country/Territories in the year 1970.
• Area (km²): Area size of the Country/Territories in square kilometers.
• Density (per km²): Population Density per square kilometer.
• Growth Rate: Population Growth Rate by Country/Territories.
• World Population Percentage: The population percentage by each Country/Territories.

In 2022, approximately 224 million people were accessing the internet in Indonesia. This figure is expected to grow to about 270 million by 2028.

Internet usage in Indonesia

With over 204 million internet users, Indonesia is one of the biggest online markets worldwide. As of July 2021, online penetration in the country stood at around 70 percent. Popular online activities included mobile messaging and social media. The most popular social network in Indonesia was Whatsapp, with around 89 percent of the online population using the platform. Mobile internet usage is undergoing double-digit growth rates and currently stands at over 64 percent among the population.

Internet freedom

Indonesia was listed as “partly free” in the Freedom on the Net index, which places the country ahead of less free Asian online markets such as China, Thailand or Malaysia but behind Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. This rating is due to blocked political and social content as well as various restrictions and violations of user rights, most notably through the governmental passing of the Law on Information and Electronic Transactions (ITE Law). The ITE law holds strong penalties such as prison sentences and high fines for anybody convicted of online defamation charges. This law has also been applied to blog posts and Facebook comments and has lead to self-censorship among online writers and internet users as well as an increasingly tense online atmosphere.

The statistic shows the total population of Indonesia in 2010 with estimates up to 2030, based on the study of Bappenas, BPS, and UNFPA. In 2030, it was forecasted that the population of Indonesia would reach approximately *** million.

Key information about Indonesia Unemployment Rate

• Indonesia Unemployment Rate dropped to 4.91% in Aug 2024, from the previously reported figure of 5.32% in Aug 2023.
• Indonesia Unemployment Rate is updated yearly, available from Aug 1984 to Aug 2024, with an average rate of 5.86%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.24% in Aug 2005 and a record low of 1.62% in Aug 1984.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistics Indonesia.
• In the latest reports, Indonesia Population reached 274.86 million people in Dec 2022.

In 2015, roughly 164.7 million Indonesians were living in earthquake-prone areas. Indonesia has one of the highest disaster rates in the world and approximately 97 percent of the total population – more than 260 million people – are residing in areas prone to natural disasters. However, due to the diverse topography and varying degree of exposure to the natural disasters' risks, the possible impacts of these hazards are also not distributed evenly across the archipelago.

The statistic shows the growth in real GDP in Indonesia from between 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, Indonesia's real gross domestic product grew by around 5.03 percent compared to the previous year. Indonesia's economy on the rise Indonesia is a nation with a growing economy and a steadily increasing population. It is estimated that the total population in Indonesia will surpass 255 million inhabitants by 2016 and continue to grow fast. Indonesia reports the fourth-largest population worldwide, and it is also the fifteenth-largest country by total area. The country's biggest contributor to gross domestic product is the industry, with services close behind. In 2013, industry contributed more than 45 percent to Indonesia's gross domestic product in Indonesia. The economy in Indonesia has been on the rise over the past years, and Indonesia is slowly establishing itself as one of the world’s most powerful economic players. In 2014, Indonesia's gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to more than 856 billion U.S. dollars, that's higher than Saudi Arabia's GDP, for example. GDP is calculated by analyzing the volume and value of goods and services that a country can produce in a specific time period. Emerging markets and developing economies, such as Indonesia, make up around 57 percent of global gross domestic product. Another indicator of economic strength is GDP per capita, which helps to assess the quality of life in a country and the growth of the economy. GDP per capita in Indonesia has been estimated to almost quadruple in the time period between 2004 and 2014, indicating an increase in living standards.

Indonesia Sharia Insurance: Financial Highlights: Population (Million) data was reported at 0.277 Person bn in Dec 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.277 Person bn for Nov 2022. Indonesia Sharia Insurance: Financial Highlights: Population (Million) data is updated monthly, averaging 0.265 Person bn from Jan 2014 (Median) to Dec 2022, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.277 Person bn in Dec 2022 and a record low of 0.252 Person bn in Dec 2014. Indonesia Sharia Insurance: Financial Highlights: Population (Million) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Indonesia Financial Services Authority. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Insurance Sector – Table ID.RGF010: Insurance Statistics: Sharia Insurance: Financial Highlights.