section_path: Demographics
section_name: Demographics
paragraph_text: Demographics
  
  According to the 2020 census, Indonesia had a population of 270.2 million, making it the world's fourth most populous country. The population grew at a rate of 1.25% between 2010 and 2020. Java, the world's most populated island, is home to 56% of Indonesia's population. The overall population density stands at 141 people per square kilometre (370 people/sq mi), but Java's density is significantly higher, reaching 1,171 people per square kilometre (3,030 people/sq mi). Indonesia's first post-colonial census in 1961 recorded a population of 97 million, and projections estimate it will grow to 321 million by 2050. The country maintains a relatively young demographic, with a median age of 31.5 years as of 2024.
  
  Indonesia's population distribution is highly uneven, reflecting its diverse geography and varying levels of development. It ranges from the bustling megacity of Jakarta to remote and uncontacted tribes in Papua. As of 2023, approximately 59% of Indonesians live in urban areas, with Jakarta as the country's primate city and the second-most populous urban area globally, housing over 34 million people. Additionally, about 8 million Indonesians reside overseas, with large communities in Malaysia, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.