Indonesia’s population in early 2026 is estimated at about 287–294 million people , depending on the source and methodology used.

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  • A UN‑aligned demographic site (Nations Geo) estimates Indonesia’s population at around 286.9 million as of 15 January 2026.
  • Geo Factbook lists Indonesia’s 2026 total population at about 287.95 million people.
  • CountryMeters, which uses its own live model, shows roughly 293.5 million people in early 2026 and gives an estimate of 293.6 million as of 1 January 2026.
  • World Bank data (via Trading Economics) reports 283,487,931 people in 2024 , implying a continued upward trend toward the high‑280 to low‑290 million range by 2026.

Because these sources use different projections and update cycles, any “single” number for 2026 is approximate. In practical terms, it is accurate to say Indonesia has just under 300 million inhabitants and remains the world’s fourth most populous country.

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