Indonesia: Quick Facts

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News •

Indonesia's vice president resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned • Nov. 12, 2026, 6:49 PM ET (AP)

Police chief says illegal wiretapping of Indonesia's president extended to many others • Nov. 11, 2026, 11:24 PM ET (AP)

120 Indonesian lawmakers seek vice president's impeachment after education credentials questioned • Nov. 11, 2026, 7:45 AM ET (AP)

Indonesia deploys thousands of troops after generals arrested over wiretapping allegations • Nov. 4, 2026, 8:10 AM ET (AP)

Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping President Prabowo • Nov. 3, 2026, 7:43 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Also Known As	Republic of Indonesia • Republik Indonesia
Head Of State And Government	President: Prabowo Subianto
Capital	Jakarta
Population	(2026 est.) 287,302,000
Currency Exchange Rate	1 USD equals 18243.017 Indonesian rupiah
Form Of Government	multiparty republic with two legislative houses (Regional Representative Council¹ [152]; House of Representatives [580])
Official Language	Indonesian
Official Religion	monotheism
Official Name	Republik Indonesia (Republic of Indonesia)
Total Area (Sq Km)	1,892,410
Total Area (Sq Mi)	730,663
Monetary Unit	rupiah (Rp)
Population Rank	(2026) 4
Population Projection 2030	298,806,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi	(2026) 393.2
Density: Persons Per Sq Km	(2026) 151.8
Urban-Rural Population	Urban: (2024) 59.2% • Rural: (2024) 40.8%
Life Expectancy At Birth	Male: (2024) 71.6 years • Female: (2024) 76.7 years
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000)	(2024) 1,393,237
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$)	(2024) 4,910
¹Has limited legislative authority.

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Map of Indonesia showing national boundaries, major islands, provinces, and cities. The upper map displays the entire country, highlighting provinces with numbered labels and a key. The lower inset focuses on the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa, detailing provincial borders and major cities. A locator globe in the corner shows Indonesia's position in Southeast Asia.

Mount Bromo in the foreground emits white smoke, with taller Mount Semeru in the background releasing a plume; both volcanoes rise above green foliage in Java, Indonesia.

Map highlighting Indonesia in Southeast Asia and Oceania, with its territory shaded in orange and labeled. Surrounding countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Australia are also labeled. Major bodies of water including the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean are shown, and Jakarta is marked as Indonesia's capital.

Physical map of Indonesia showing major islands, mountain peaks, national parks, and surrounding seas. The upper section displays the entire Indonesian archipelago, while the lower section provides a detailed view of the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa. A locator inset highlights Indonesia's position in Southeast Asia.

Mount Agung volcano rises above clouds, with terraced rice fields and trees in the foreground on Bali, Indonesia.

Krakatoa (Krakatau) volcano

eruption of Krakatoa

The beautiful dance traditions of Bali

Explore with German biologist Matthias Kopfmüller and his team to document one of the world's rich biodiversity in the waters off Indonesia

Explore the dark undersea depths of Indonesian waters in search of prehistoric sea life and discover two coelacanths

National anthem of Indonesia

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