What is the population of Indonesia?
Indonesia has 266,811,929 inhabitants (2018 data). It is the 4th most populated country in the world after China, India, and the United States. The Jakarta region concentrates more than 30 million inhabitants.
Total Population of Indonesia
Indonesia had 266,811,929 inhabitants in 2018, making it the fourth most populated country on the planet. This population is spread over more than 17,000 islands, with significant concentration on Java.
The Jakarta Region, a Global Megapolis
Indonesia's capital is among the most populated agglomerations in the world:
- More than 30 million inhabitants in the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area (2015)
- 10 million inhabitants within the city limits in Jakarta itself
- Exceptional urban density on the island of Java
Key Points
This strong demographics makes Indonesia a regional giant in Southeast Asia, with significant challenges in urbanization and economic development.