Indonesia Population
East Asia & Pacific · 4th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
288,538,718
The population of Indonesia is about 288,538,718 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 288 million for 2026 as a whole — 3.47% of the world's people.
Indonesia is one of the ten most populous countries on Earth (4th). The population is still growing, by about 0.76% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 321 million. That is 3.3 times its 1960 population of 88.3 million. Population density is 152 people per square kilometre. 59% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
288 million
Yearly change
+0.76%
World rank
4th
Share of world
3.47%
Density
152/km²
Land area
1,892,410 km²
Life expectancy
71.3 yrs
Births per woman
2.12
Population of Indonesia, 1960–2050
Indonesia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 88,296,070 | — | 47 |
| 1970 | 115,657,495 | +2.79% | 61 |
| 1980 | 148,950,540 | +2.42% | 79 |
| 1990 | 183,501,098 | +1.83% | 97 |
| 2000 | 216,077,790 | +1.44% | 114 |
| 2010 | 246,305,322 | +1.27% | 130 |
| 2020 | 274,814,866 | +0.85% | 145 |
| 2024 | 283,487,931 | +0.82% | 150 |
| 2026proj. | 287,886,782 | +0.76% | 152 |
| 2030proj. | 295,876,648 | +0.65% | 156 |
| 2040proj. | 311,797,395 | +0.42% | 165 |
| 2050proj. | 320,712,949 | +0.17% | 169 |
Indonesia vs Bangladesh
Indonesia has 1.6 times as many people as Bangladesh (178 million). Bangladesh is 9.0 times more densely populated.
Indonesia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Indonesia in 2026?
About 287,886,782 (288 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Indonesia's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.76% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Indonesia?
About 152 people per km², with a land area of 1,892,410 km².
What will the population of Indonesia be in 2050?
About 321 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Indonesia?
Jakarta and Nusantara.
What is the life expectancy in Indonesia?
71.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.