Indonesian Population Profile

Based on the 2020 population census, Indonesia’s population is known to be 270.20 million people. Of this figure, 50.6% of the population is male or the equivalent of 136.66 million people. The remaining 49.4% of the population are women or the equivalent of 133.54 million people.

If we look at the age category, there are 85.68 million people aged between 0-19 years. This number consists of 44.19 million women and 41.49 million men.

Meanwhile, the 15-29 year age group reached 67.64 million people, consisting of 32.97 million women and 34.67 million men. The number of productive age population, aged between 15 and 64 years, was recorded at 189.64 million people.

Finally, the elderly group (aged over 65 years) was recorded at 15.96 million people. This accumulation consists of 8.35 million elderly women and 7.61 million elderly men.

If viewed from a generational aspect, Indonesia has a figure of 1.8% for the Pre-Boomer Generation or those born before Indonesia became independent. Their current age is estimated to be more than 75 years.

Furthermore, the Baby Boomer Generation group (those born between 1946-1964) was recorded as reaching 11.56% of the composition of Indonesia’s population. Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, was recorded at 21.88%.

The next group is the Millennial Generation, or those born between 1981 and 1996. The Millennial Generation group in the composition of Indonesia’s population is recorded at 25.87%.

The Generation Z group is recorded as 27.94% of the population. Generation Z are those born between 1997 and 2012. Finally, the Post Gen Z Generation group, recorded at 10.88%. This generation is those born after 2013.

From the observations above, it can be seen that a number of groups have a larger percentage compared to other groups. Children and youth groups for example. As the nation’s next generation, these two groups need to be protected and given more attention so that they can grow and develop optimally.

Therefore, these two groups can be a driving force and be used to increase labor productivity and encourage inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Indonesia.

The women’s group, whose portion is close to half of Indonesia’s population as a whole (49.4%), equally needs to be seen as a potential development resource. Thus, women are also a group that requires special attention in policy interventions.

Source: Bappenas