In 2019, Indonesia’s population was estimated at around 261 million people. This makes it the world’s fourth most populous country, after China, India, and the United States.
The Indonesian population has grown rapidly over the past few decades. In 1971, it was just under 100 million. By 2000, it had more than doubled to over 200 million. The population is expected to reach nearly 300 million by 2050.
Most of Indonesia’s population is concentrated on the island of Java. Other …