What is the Population of Indonesia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Indonesia has a population of approximately 284,438,782 people, making it the 4th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 3.55% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,904,569 km², the population density is roughly 149 people per km².
| Population | 284,438,782 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 4th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 3.55% |
| Area | 1,904,569 km² |
| Population density | 149 / km² |
| Demonym | Indonesian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 284,438,782 | 4th |
| India | 1,417,492,000 | 1st |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 2nd |
| United States | 340,110,988 | 3rd |
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 5th |
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 6th |
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 7th |
Indonesia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Timor-Leste | 1,391,221 | 14,874 |
| Malaysia | 34,231,700 | 330,803 |
| Papua New Guinea | 11,781,559 | 462,840 |
Indonesia in context
- Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km², making it the 14th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea.
- With 284,438,782 people, Indonesia holds about 41.6% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Indonesia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Indonesia — FAQ
What is the population of Indonesia?
The population of Indonesia is approximately 284,438,782 (284.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Indonesia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Indonesia at approximately 284,438,782 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Indonesia is the 4th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Indonesia?
Approximately 284,438,782 people live in Indonesia, making it the 4th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Indonesia rank by population?
Indonesia is the 4th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 3.55%.
What is the population density of Indonesia?
Indonesia has a population density of roughly 149 people per km², based on a land area of 1,904,569 km².
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