Capital of Indonesia: Jakarta
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Indonesia sits in Asia, has a population of 275,501,339, and uses the IDR. Official languages include Indonesian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Jakarta
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~275,501,339
- Area: 1,904,569 km²
- Population density: 145 people per km²
- Official language: Indonesian
- Currency: IDR
- ISO code: ID
How big is Indonesia?
By population, Indonesia ranks 4th in the world, holding roughly 3.46% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 14th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Indonesia has 145 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.4 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Indonesia is the 3rd most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Indonesia in population are Pakistan (235,824,862) and Nigeria (218,541,212).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Sudan (1,861,484 km²) and Mexico (1,964,375 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Indonesian is listed as an official language of Indonesia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Indonesia uses the IDR, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Indonesia in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Indonesia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Indonesia and a page on the flag of Indonesia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
What is the population of Indonesia?
About 275,501,339, making it the 4th most populous country in the world.
How big is Indonesia?
1,904,569 square kilometres, ranking 14th by land area, at a density of 145 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Indonesia use?
The IDR, which no other country uses.