

| Population | 217.6 million |
| Population annual growth rate | 1.3% |
| Urban population | 47% |
| Major ethnic and linguistic groups | Javanese 45%, Sundanese 14%, Madurese 7.5%, coastal Malays 7.5%, other 26%. |
| Languages | Bahasa Indonesia (official), English, Dutch, local dialects, the most widely spoken of which is Javanese. |
| Religion | Muslim 88%, Protestant 5%, Roman Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Buddhist 1%, other 1%. |
| Life expectancy (at birth) | 67 years |
| Infant mortality (under one) | 31 per 1,000 live births |
| Under five mortality | 41 per 1,000 live births |
| Maternal mortality rate | 230 per 100,000 live births |
| Adult HIV prevalence rate (ages 15-49) | 0.1% |
| Percentage population with access to safe drinking water | 78% |
| Adult literacy rate | 88% |
| Gross Domestic Product (US$ billions) | 257.6 |
| Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (US$) | 1,140 |
| Proportion of population living on below $1 a day | 8% |
Source: World Bank, CIA World Factbook.