Indonesia/Society

Society in Indonesia

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
281.2M(2023)
Population Growth
0.8%(2023)
Fertility Rate
2.13(2023)
Death Rate
7.5 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-38.5K(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
71.1 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
20.6 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
140 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure (as share of GDP)
2.7%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Literacy Rate
96%(2020)
Primary Enrollment
93.5%(2018)
Secondary Enrollment
97.2%(2023)
Tertiary Enrollment
45.1(2023)
Education Expenditure (as share of GDP)
1.3%(2023)

Living Standards & Connectivity

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Internet Users
69.2%(2023)
Access to Electricity
99.4%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
94.1%(2022)
Urban Population
164.7M(2023)
Rural Population
116.5M(2023)

Current Snapshot Overview

A summary of key social and demographic indicators for Indonesia

  • Indonesia has an estimated population of 281.2M
    2023
    , with a modest annual growth rate of 0.8%
    2023
    , suggesting a mature demographic transition with stable, but limitated, population increase. The fertility rate of 2.1 births per woman
    2023
    is above replacement level, ensuring sustainable long-term population stability without significant external migration. Net emigration is relatively minor, impacting the population by approximately 38K individuals annually (or -0.1 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    .
  • Regarding public health, Healthcare outcomes show foundational progress with a life expectancy of 71.1 years
    2023
    , yet significant disparities or developmental gaps may still exist. Concurrently, Healthcare delivery faces significant systemic challenges, as evidenced by elevated child mortality (under 5 years) (20.6 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality (140 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    ) rates, suggesting areas for critical intervention and resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by limited healthcare spending, at 2.7% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain comprehensive health system improvements and the attainment of higher health outcomes.
  • Strong educational foundations are evident in the high adult literacy rate of 96%
    2020
    , which significantly contributes to human capital development. Complementing this, educational access shows solid progress through 93% primary enrollment
    2018
    and 97% secondary participation rates
    2023
    . This educational framework is supported by limited educational investment, at 1.3% of GDP
    2023
    , which may constrain the scale and quality of future human capital development initiatives.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, a still balanced urban-rural distribution (59% urban population
    2023
    ) creates diverse economic opportunities but necessitates coordinated infrastructure development to bridge potential disparities. Furthermore, basic infrastructure coverage includes 99% electricity access
    2023
    . However, digital connectivity at {currentInternet}% internet penetration
    2023
    indicates significant opportunities for further digital transformation and economic inclusion.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Managing demographic trends is crucial for long-term economic planning and workforce stability.

Public Health System

Public health outcomes are a core indicator of national development and quality of life. Access to healthcare is essential for sustainable growth.

Human Capital Formation

A highly educated populace positions the nation for success in the global knowledge economy. Keeping talent is a vital strength.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Infrastructure shapes economic efficiency, urbanization patterns, and digital integration, being critical for modern economies.

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