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Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km².

Indonesia
IDRepublic of IndonesiaSovereign country profile

Indonesia

Indonesia is in South-Eastern Asia. This profile brings its status, flag, geography, people, languages, and latest available indicators into one clear visual story.

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Flag of Indonesia

🇮🇩 The flag shown for Indonesia. Profile code: ID / IDN.

01Population287.9M

UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

02CapitalJakarta

Republic of Indonesia

03CurrencyIDR

Indonesian rupiah (IDR)

04Life expectancy71.6 years

UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

National anthemIndonesia RayaInstrumental audio · Wikimedia Commons · 1:49

Basic info

Expanded country facts

Core identity, people, geography, government, and practical reference data in one scan-friendly board.

Identity

Official name
Republic of Indonesia
Status
Sovereign country profile
Demonym
Indonesian
Codes
ID / IDN

People

Population
287.9M · UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Median age
30.7 years · UN DESA 2026 medium projection
Languages
Indonesian
Largest cities
Jakarta

Place

Region
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Area
1,904,569 km²
Coordinates
5.0° S, 120.0° E

Practical

Currency
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Calling code
+62
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
Emergency numbers vary; check official guidance

Government

Type
presidential system
Head of state
Prabowo Subianto
Head of government
Prabowo Subianto
Constitution
Comparable date pending

Geography

Connections
This profile has coastal access and listed land connections.
Climate
Tropical to subtropical zones
Highest point
Puncak Jaya
Driving side
Left

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At a glance

Meet
Indonesia.

Indonesia is a world profile in South-Eastern Asia. Its status is sovereign country profile.

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
DemonymIndonesian
Area1,904,569 km²
Calling code+62

Economy

The latest available indicators.

Economic values use the latest non-empty World Bank year from 2019–2026, shown below each figure.

GDP$1.4T2025 · current USD
GDP per person$5.1K2025 · current USD
GDP growth5.1%2025 annual growth

A deeper profile

People, systems
& everyday life.

Comparable facts are shown with clear dates and neutral framing. Gaps stay visible instead of being filled with guesses.

01 · Demographics

How people live

Urban 59.4%Rural 40.6%
World Bank · 2025
Median age
30.7 years
Languages
Indonesian
Capital / principal city
Jakarta

Ethnic and religious categories vary by national census and are not presented without a directly comparable, dated source.

02 · Global comparison

Placed in context

Population7.1× atlas average
GDP#17 of 192

Population compares the 207 atlas profiles. GDP ranking includes profiles with a published World Bank value.

03 · History & government

A concise timeline

Wikidata records the current state as dating from 1945. Earlier state forms, independence milestones, and later constitutional changes may use different dates, so this is a starting point rather than a complete national timeline.

Government
presidential system
Head of state
Prabowo Subianto
Head of government
Prabowo Subianto
Current constitution
Comparable date pending
Wikidata snapshot · retrieved 2026-08-10
04 · Environment

Land and climate

Climate
Tropical to subtropical zones
Geography
Indonesia is in South-Eastern Asia and has coastal access. Its listed area is 1,904,569 km².
Highest point
Puncak Jaya
Major rivers
Profile-specific value pending
Natural resources
Profile-specific value pending
05 · Daily life

Practical essentials

Driving side
Left
Calling code
+62
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Plug types
Profile-specific value pending
Tipping
Local customs vary by setting
Emergency numbers
Emergency numbers vary; check official guidance
06 · Defining facts

Remember Indonesia

  • Jakarta is the capital city.
  • Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km².
  • Indonesia has coastal access.
  • It shares land borders with Timor-Leste, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea.
  • Listed official languages include Indonesian.
  • Its international calling code is +62.
  • The latest published population in this atlas is 285.7M (2025).
  • The listed currency code is IDR.

Connected places

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This profile has coastal access and listed land connections.

People & place

Country
essentials.

Languages

Indonesian

Languages listed in the open country catalog for Indonesia.

Connections

3 listed connections

This profile has coastal access and listed land connections.

Currency

Indonesian rupiah (IDR)

The primary currency code and name used in the country catalog.

Identity card

Four essentials

IDTwo-letter country code
IDNThree-letter country code
JakartaCapital city
AsiaWorld region

Sources & notes

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