Indonesia's population is projected to be 298,845,929 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 287,886,782 | 0.79% | 4 |
| 2025 | 285,721,236 | 0.78% | 4 |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | 0.85% | 4 |
| 2019 | 272,489,381 | 0.94% | 4 |
| 2018 | 269,951,846 | 0.97% | 4 |
| 2017 | 267,346,658 | 1.03% | 4 |
| 2015 | 261,799,249 | 1.23% | 4 |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | 1.3% | 4 |
| 2005 | 230,871,650 | 1.33% | 4 |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | 1.57% | 4 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 287,886,782 | 0.79% | 4 |
| 2032 | 299,510,661 | 0.65% | 4 |
| 2037 | 307,646,417 | 0.54% | 5 |
| 2042 | 314,211,282 | 0.42% | 6 |
| 2047 | 318,862,019 | 0.29% | 6 |
| 2052 | 321,563,367 | 0.17% | 6 |
| 2057 | 322,569,932 | 0.06% | 6 |
| 2062 | 322,289,858 | -0.02% | 6 |
| 2067 | 321,119,316 | -0.07% | 6 |
| 2072 | 319,197,976 | -0.12% | 7 |
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Jakarta has a metropolitan area population of 12,545,537, comprising 4.36%% of Indonesia's total population.
As of 2026, Indonesia has a total population of 287,886,782, ranking as the 4th most populous nation in the world.
Indonesia has a net population change of approximately 5,840 people per day, driven by 12,101 births, 6,153 deaths, and net emigration of 108 people.
Indonesia represents 3.6% of the total global population and 5.75% of Asia's population.
Indonesia has a population density of 158.9 people per km² (approximately 411.6 per mi²), making it the 81st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 26.35% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Indonesia is Javanese (40.1%) , followed by Sundanese (15.5%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Indonesia, comprising 87.2% of the population.