Indonesia

Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous nation and third largest democracy, consisting of over 17,000 islands and located strategically between the Indian Ocean and the China Sea. With a population exceeding 245 million, it is rich in natural resources and vital for regional stability. The country's democratic transition began in 1998, marked by free elections and a peaceful transfer of power with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2004. Since then, Indonesia has shown democratic growth, economic stability, and professional reform under President Joko Widodo, who was elected in 2014. Notably, Indonesia has the largest Muslim population globally but does not have Islam as its state religion, showcasing the compatibility of democracy and Islam.

Indonesia
  • Background
  • Language
  • Geographic Profile
  • Demographic Profile
  • Economic Profile
  • Main Products
  • Industry Profile
  • Current Concerns
  • Important Agricultural-related Policies and Legislations

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Background

Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous nation and third largest democracy, consisting of over 17,000 islands and located strategically between the Indian Ocean and the China Sea. With a population exceeding 245 million, it is rich in natural resources and vital for regional stability. The country's democratic transition began in 1998, marked by free elections and a peaceful transfer of power with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2004. Since then, Indonesia has shown democratic growth, economic stability, and professional reform under President Joko Widodo, who was elected in 2014. Notably, Indonesia has the largest Muslim population globally but does not have Islam as its state religion, showcasing the compatibility of democracy and Islam.

Language

  • 31.80% Javanese
  • 19.70% Indonesian
  • 14.50%Sundanese
  • 3.70% Madurese
  • 2.00% Minang
  • 1.70% Banjar
  • 1.60% Bali
  • 25.00% Other

Geographic Profile

Area
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  • Land area: 1,811,569 sq. km
  • Water area: 93,000 sq. km
  • Forest area: 869,553 sq. km
Temperature and climate

Indonesia’s climate is shaped by its island geography and equatorial location, leading to high, consistent temperatures. Coastal areas are warmer (mid-70s to upper 80s °F), while mountainous regions are cooler. Rainfall is abundant, especially from December to March, with mountainous areas like Sumatra and New Guinea receiving over 120 inches annually. Weather patterns are influenced by monsoonal winds, resulting in a dry season in eastern Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands. The west monsoon brings heavy rains from December to February, while the east monsoon causes drier conditions from June to August. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, but strong cyclones are rare.

Agricultural land area (2022)
  • Arable land: 9.5%
  • Permanent crops: 14.5%
  • Permanent pasture: 5.8%

Demographic Profile

Race and Ethnicity
  • 44.70% Javanese
  • 17.28%Sundanese
  • 3.70% Madurese
  • 1.90% Banjarese
  • 1.90% Balinese
  • 4.12% Malay
  • 4.01% Batak
  • 1.56% Acehnese
  • 21.18% Other
Religion
  • 6.94% Protestant
  • 2.92% Catholic
  • 1.71% Hindu
  • 0.70% Buddhist
  • 0.05% Confucian
  • 87.68% Muslim
Population

In 2024, the total population is 281,562,465, with 0.73% population growth rate.

Economic Profile

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

In 2023, the GDP of the country is US$ 3.906 Trillion with GDP growth rate of 5.05%. While the GDP per capita is US$ 13,900.

Sector Contributions to GDP (2023)
  • Agriculture: 12.5%
  • Industry: 40.2%
  • Services: 42.9%
Employment

In 2024, 143.144 Million are working while the unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Agricultural Workforce
  • 3.7% Inflation (2023)

Key Economic Sectors

Agricultural Products
Natural Resources

Trade Profile

Total Trade

In 2023, Indonesia ranked as follows in the Economic Complexity Index: 65th out of 132 for trade, 63rd out of 96 for technology, and 42nd out of 137 for research.

  • Product Exports: US$ 290 Billion
  • Product Imports: US$ 219 Billion
Imports

Top Imported Products (2023)

  • 1. Refined petroleum (US$ 19.5 Billion)
  • 2. Crude petroleum (US$ 10.2 Billion)
  • 3. Integrated circuits (US$ 4 Billion)

Top Import Partners (2023)

  • 1. China (US$ 62.7 Billion)
  • 2. Singapore (US$ 18.2 Billion)
  • 3. Japan (US$ 15.4 Billion)

Agricultural Imports (2023)

  • 1. Sugar (US$ 3.36 Billion)
  • 2. Rubbers (US$ 2.61 Billion)
  • 3. Oil seed, oleagic fruits, grain, seed, fruits (US$ 1.95 Billion)
Exports

Top Exported Products (2023)

  • 1. Coal briquettes (US$ 38.8 Billion)
  • 2. Palm oil (US$ 24.8 Billion)
  • 3. Ferroalloys (US$ 14.8 Billion)

Top Export Partners (2023)

  • 1. China (US$ 70.7 Billion)
  • 2. USA (US$ 27.9 Billion)
  • 3. India (US$ 24 Billion)

Agricultural Exports (2023)

  • 1. Rubbers (US$ 5.10 Billion)
  • 2. Wood and wood charcoal (US$ 3.98 Billion)
  • 3. Tobacco (US$ 1.75 Billion)

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