Indonesia Facts
Capital of IndonesiaThe capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
| Capital | Jakarta |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 283.5 million |
| Total area | 1,904,569 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 149 people per km² |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 283.5 million people = 283,500,000 people. Divided by 1,904,569 km²: 148.85 people per km², which rounds to 149.
Check it backwards
149 × 1,904,569 km² ≈ 283,590,324 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
How many people live in Indonesia?
About 283.5 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 149 people per km².
How big is Indonesia?
Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km² in total area.
What currency does Indonesia use?
The Indonesian rupiah (IDR).