Country in Asia

Indonesia Population (2026)

Population of Indonesia with area, density and how it compares to nearby places.

⛅ 91°F now🕔 6:47 PM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 278 million

Population of Indonesia

Population278.000.000
Area735.358 sq mi
Density146 / km²

Indonesia ranks #3 by population among 33 comparable places in this atlas.

Quick facts about Indonesia

TypeCountry
ContinentAsia
ContinentAsia
Coordinates6°12′31.7″S 106°50′44.2″E (-6.2088, 106.8456)
CapitalJakarta
Population278.000.000
Area735.358 sq mi
ISO codeID
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3IDN
CurrencyIndonesian rupiah (IDR)
LanguagesIndonesian
Calling code+62
Time zoneAsia/Jakarta
Local time6:47 PM (UTC+07:00)
Best monthsJuly, August and September
ClimateTropical

Population by city in Indonesia

2 cities mapped in this atlas

Population by national park in Indonesia

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Population by unesco world heritage site in Indonesia

2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

Population by island in Indonesia

2 islands mapped in this atlas

Summary

Indonesia is a country in Asia. Indonesia is a country in Asia with its capital at Jakarta. It has a population of about 278 million. The capital is Jakarta.

Right now it is 91°F (33°C) in Indonesia with partly cloudy. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 78°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Indonesia is July, August and September. The climate is tropical. March, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 75°F.

The closest major airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), about 14 mi away. Nearby highlights include Komodo National Park, Borobudur Temple Compounds, Komodo National Park and Bali.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Indonesia today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 6°12′31.7″S 106°50′44.2″E (-6.2088, 106.8456)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Indonesia?

Indonesia is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are -6.2088, 106.8456. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Indonesia right now?

It is currently 91°F (33°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 51% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Indonesia?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Indonesia, which has a tropical climate. March, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Indonesia in?

Indonesia observes Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00). The local time is 6:47 PM.

How many people live in Indonesia?

Indonesia has a population of approximately 278 million.

What is the nearest airport to Indonesia?

The closest airports are Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 14 mi away and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 596 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Indonesia?

Popular options include Komodo National Park, Borobudur Temple Compounds, Komodo National Park, Bali, Kuta Beach and Lombok.

What places are in Indonesia?

Indonesia covers 7 places in this atlas, including Bali, Jakarta, Komodo National Park, Borobudur Temple Compounds, Komodo National Park and Bali.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 6:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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