geography
Indonesia is the largest archipelago nation on Earth, made up of more than 17,000 islands spread across three time zones.
Indonesia
Republic of Indonesia
Population, GDP, and key facts about Indonesia — updated for 2026.
Capital · JAKARTAContinent · ASIAISO · IDN
Indonesia quick facts
- Population
- 283,487,931
- Area
- 1,916,907 km²
- Population density
- 149 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 1.4 Trillion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 4.9K
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (Rp, IDR)
- Language
- Indonesian
Indonesia at human scale
Where does Indonesia rank in the world?
Compare Indonesia with other countries
🇮🇩 vs 🇵🇭Compare Indonesia vs Philippines2.4× difference in population🇮🇩 vs 🇸🇬Compare Indonesia vs Singapore47× difference in population🇮🇩 vs 🇵🇰Compare Indonesia vs Pakistan1.1× difference in population
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Indonesia
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
What is Indonesia's population?
Indonesia has a population of 283,487,931.
What is Indonesia's GDP per capita?
Indonesia's GDP per capita is US$ 4.9K.
What is the currency of Indonesia?
The currency of Indonesia is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
Is Indonesia bigger than Philippines?
Indonesia is about 6.4× the size of Philippines by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.