Indonesia Population Live (2026)
The live population of Indonesia, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the largest countries on Earth.
Indonesia has an estimated population of about 279.8 million people in 2026 — 3.39% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 4th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Indonesia's latest birth rate (16.4 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of Indonesia growing?
Yes. Around 12,572 babies are born in Indonesia every day — about 524 an hour — while around 5,136 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 7,436 people a day, or about 2.7 million a year: a growth rate of 0.97% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Indonesia is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 16.4 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 28th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Indonesia's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Indonesia
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 8.7 | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Per hour | 524 | 214 | 310 |
| Per day | 12,572 | 5,136 | 7,436 |
| Per week | 88,002 | 35,952 | 52,050 |
| Per year | 4,588,688 | 1,874,647 | 2,714,041 |
How crowded is Indonesia?
With about 279.8 million people living on 1,904,569 km², Indonesia has roughly 146.9 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (19th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Indonesia
A baby born in Indonesia today can expect to live about 71.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (56th of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $4,357 per person (52nd of 72), Indonesia is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Indonesia at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 279,798,049 | 4 |
| Births per day | 12,572 | 5 |
| Deaths per day | 5,136 | 6 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 16.4 | 28 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6.7 | 41 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.97% / year | 27 |
| Life expectancy | 71.7 years | 56 |
| Population density | 146.9 / km² | 19 |
| GDP per person | $4,357 | 52 |
| Area | 1,904,569 km² | — |
| Capital | Jakarta | — |
| Languages | Indonesian | — |
| Currency | Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Indonesia's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Indonesia's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Indonesia in 2026?
The population of Indonesia in 2026 is estimated at about 279.8 million people, which is around 3.39% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Indonesia every day?
About 12,572 babies are born in Indonesia every day — roughly 524 per hour, or 4.6 million per year — based on a birth rate of 16.4 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Indonesia every day?
About 5,136 people die in Indonesia every day — roughly 214 per hour, or 1.9 million per year — based on a death rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Indonesia growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 7,436 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.97% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Indonesia?
Life expectancy at birth in Indonesia is about 71.7 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Indonesia population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Indonesia's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.