Population of Indonesia

As of May 2026, the population of Indonesia is 283.8 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 2 million in the last year, representing a growth of 0.76%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 28.2 years in 2016 to 30.7 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 71.5 years and population density is 148.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Indonesia peaked in 1964, reaching around 2.81% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.74% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 3.57 million in 1982 to nearly 2.11 million in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Indonesia, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 67.9 years in 2006 to 71.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Indonesia

Indonesia has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Jakarta, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 8.5 million inhabitants. It is followed by Surabaya, East Java with 2.9 million and Bekasi, West Java with 2.6 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Indonesia: