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Rank #88 by World Population

🇮🇩Indonesia

Indonesia has a population of 281,190,067, ranking #88 in the world. The capital is Jakarta. Located in East Asia & Pacific.

World Bank: Upper middle income

281,190,067

Population

#88

World Rank

71.1

Life Expectancy

$4,876

GDP Per Capita

Indonesia, #88 by world population

Indonesia Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Indonesia had a population of 88,296,070 in 1960 and 283,487,931 in 2024, a 3.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 283,487,931 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.84%.

2024 · 283M19602024
Indonesia population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

283,487,931

Population (2024)

88,296,070

Population (1960)

283,487,931

Peak (2024)

1.84%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196088,296,070
196190,791,249
196293,375,850
196396,051,424
196498,833,749
1965101,365,130
1966103,792,754
1967106,526,393
1968109,450,006
1969112,517,639
1970115,657,495
1971118,833,702
1972122,039,841
1973125,288,515
1974128,555,045
1975131,843,848
1976135,173,655
1977138,533,541
1978141,953,163
1979145,434,834
1980148,950,540
1981152,485,035
1982156,052,152
1983159,651,381
1984163,251,124
1985166,776,185
1986170,175,065
1987173,511,154
1988176,855,065
1989180,201,630
1990183,501,098
1991186,778,238
1992190,043,744
1993193,305,168
1994196,591,828
1995199,888,057
1996203,204,348
1997206,536,095
1998209,826,788
1999213,004,668
2000216,077,790
2001219,097,902
2002222,088,495
2003225,048,008
2004227,926,649
2005230,871,650
2006233,951,652
2007237,062,337
2008240,157,903
2009243,220,028
2010246,305,322
2011249,470,032
2012252,698,525
2013255,852,467
2014258,877,399
2015261,799,249
2016264,627,418
2017267,346,658
2018269,951,846
2019272,489,381
2020274,814,866
2021276,758,053
2022278,830,529
2023281,190,067
2024283,487,931

Demographics

Population281,190,067
Population Growth Rate0.84%
Urban Population58.1%
Fertility Rate2.13 births/woman
Life Expectancy71.1 years
Infant Mortality Rate15.7 per 1,000
Literacy Rate96.0%

Economy & Trade

$4,876

GDP Per Capita

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

36.1

Gini Index (inequality)

41.3%

Trade (% of GDP)

4,053,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

2.7%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

0.52

Physicians per 1,000

1.3%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

96.0%

Literacy Rate

15.7

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

99.4%

Electricity Access

66.5%

Internet Users

132

Mobile Subs per 100

148.6

People per km2

-37,501

Net Migration

Environment

47.7%

Forest Area

Indonesia Climate

Indonesia has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F) and receives about 2071 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27.6°C

Avg Temp

2071

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

20°30°378mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Indonesia — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°378 mm
February27° / 81°288 mm
March27° / 81°227 mm
April28° / 82°182 mm
May28° / 82°135 mm
June28° / 82°105 mm
July27° / 81°69 mm
August28° / 82°81 mm
September28° / 82°78 mm
October28° / 82°140 mm
November28° / 82°165 mm
December27° / 81°223 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Indonesia

The most comfortable months to visit Indonesia are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Indonesia in global context

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Frequently Asked Questions

Indonesia has a population of 281,190,067, ranking #88 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.84%.

Life expectancy in Indonesia is 71.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 15.7 per 1,000 live births.

Indonesia's GDP per capita is $4,876. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

58.1% of Indonesia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 148.6 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Indonesia is 96.0%. The country spends 1.3% of GDP on education.

The most comfortable months to visit Indonesia are typically July, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Indonesia has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C and about 2071 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically May and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 281,190,067 residents, Indonesia is a country in East Asia & Pacific. Population growth is modest, around 0.8% a year.

GDP per capita is about $4,876 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is 71.1 years, with a fertility rate of 2.1 births per woman, and 58.1% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.