Geography

The world’s largest island country consisting of more than 17,000 islands.

Total Land Area:
1,900,000 sq km / 735,000 sq mi

Capital: Jakarta

Largest Islands:

• Java (home to >50% of the population)
• Sumatra
• Borneo (shared with Brunei and Malaysia)
• Sulawesi
• New Guinea (shared with Papua New Guinea)

Economy

GDP (in US$ Billion):
US$ 1,058 B
Global Ranking: 16
Largest economy in ASEAN

Currency: Rupiah (Rp)
Exchange Rate: IDR 14,525 / US$ (as of April 30, 2022)

Major Economic Sectors:

• Agriculture: 12%
• Industry: 39%
• Services: 44%
• Others: 5%

Has abundant natural resources, which make up a large portion of exports.

Demographics

Official Language: Bahasa Indonesia

Literacy Rate:
96% (2018) for adults aged 15 years and above

GDP Growth (%):

Population

Total Population: 276 million (2020)
Median Age: 30.2 years
Urban Population: 57%

Labor Force

Labor Force Participation Rate:
Below the 68% ASEAN average

Labor Force by Sector:

• Agriculture: 29%
• Industry: 22%
• Services: 49%

GDP Per Capita

US$