Asia · South-Eastern Asia
Capital: Jakarta
Indonesia
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Indonesia in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #16
Indonesia's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
285.7M
#4 of 196
98th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
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$1.4T
#17 of 196
92nd percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
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$11.04B
#28 of 196
86th percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
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$2.97B
#39 of 196
81st percentile
2020 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
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$275.61B
#12 of 196
94th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- South-Eastern Asia
- Country code
- IDN
- Neighbors
- Timor-LesteMalaysiaPapua New Guinea
Three interesting facts
Indonesia shares land borders with 3 countries: Timor-Leste, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea.
Indonesia spans roughly 1,904,569 square kilometers, placing it around 14th by area in this factbook.
Indonesia’s position in South-Eastern Asia places it within a distinctive network of regional trade routes and migration paths.
Geography
Indonesia on the map
Indonesia is located in Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Its terrain is mostly coastal lowlands, larger islands have interior mountains. The climate is tropical, hot, humid, more moderate in highlands. In area, the country is slightly less than three times the size of Texas.
Economy
Economic profile
Indonesia's economy is characterized by upper middle-income, largest and growing Southeast Asian economy, higher lending rates to moderate inflation, ongoing relocation of capital fueling infrastructure projects, major tourism sector prompting green economy goals. Major industries include petroleum and natural gas, textiles, automotive, electrical appliances, apparel, footwear, mining, cement, medical instruments and appliances, handicrafts, chemical fertilizers, plywood, rubber, processed food, jewelry, and tourism. Important agricultural products include oil palm fruit, rice, sugarcane, maize, coconuts, cassava, bananas, eggs, chicken, mangoes/guavas (2023). Notable exports include coal, palm oil, iron alloys, lignite, garments (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Indonesia has an estimated population of 284,438,782. Language and cultural traditions vary across Indonesia. The population includes Javanese 40.1%, Sundanese 15.5%, Malay 3.7%, Batak 3.6%, Madurese 3%, Betawi 2.9%, Minangkabau 2.7%, Buginese 2.7%, Bantenese 2%, Banjarese 1.7%, Balinese 1.7%, Acehnese 1.4%, Dayak 1.4%, Sasak 1.3%, Chinese 1.2%, other 15% (2010 est.). The urban population represents 58.6% of total population (2023).
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