In the early 1990s, the population of Jakarta was estimated at about 9.5 million. Jakarta’s population is now estimated at about 10.3 million, making it the second largest city in the world after Tokyo.
The population of Jakarta is projected to reach about 15.5 million by 2030. Rapid population growth and uncontrolled migration from other parts of Indonesia are the main factors contributing to Jakarta’s population growth.
Most of Jakarta’s population lives in low-income settlements and is vulnerable to natural …