Indonesia: Population size

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 Indonesia

Population size, in millions

 Latest value 277.53
 Year 2023
 Measure million
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 185.11
 Min - Max 88.38 - 277.53
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2023 is 277.53 million, an increase from 275.5 million in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 40.69 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Indonesia from 1960 to 2023 is 185.11 million. The minimum value, 88.38 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 277.53 million was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Indonesia - Population size - Recent values chart

Historical series
Indonesia - Population size - historical chart - 1960-2023




The population size of Indonesia and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 277.53 2023 million
 Percent urban population 58.57 2023 percent
 Population density 145 2021 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 7.05 2023 percent
 Percent children 24.93 2023 percent
 Percent female population 49.77 2023 percent
 Rural population, percent 41.43 2023 percent
 Age dependency ratio 46.86 2023 percent
 Refugee population 8,450 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 0 2015 percent
 Population growth 0.74 2023 percent
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