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Islands of Spice and Volcanoes

Overview

The world's largest archipelago nation, stretching across 17,000+ islands from Bali to Borneo, with extraordinary biodiversity and the largest Muslim population globally.

Geographic Context

Region
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Land Area
1,904,569 km²
Capital
Jakarta
Languages
Indonesian
Currencies
Indonesian rupiah (Rp)

At a Glance

36
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
16
Freedom
62
Security
31
Life Expectancy
68.3 yrs
Median Age
29.8 yrs
Urbanization
59%
Cost Index
30
Housing Index
11
Healthcare Access
18/100

Climate

Average Temperature
25.1°C
Average AQI
53

Most Temperate Cities

1 Kabupaten Nias Utara 27.8°C
2 Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara 27.7°C
3 Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud 27.7°C
4 Kabupaten Siau Tagulandang Biaro 27.7°C
5 Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe 27.6°C

Best Air Quality Cities

1 Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud 31 AQI
2 Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow Utara 32 AQI
3 Kabupaten Kepulauan Sangihe 32 AQI
4 Kabupaten Minahasa 32 AQI
5 Kabupaten Minahasa Selatan 32 AQI

Society & Governance

Health
WHO Health Indicators
Median Age 29.8
Population
Demographics & Census
Urbanization 59%
Education
Enrollment & Literacy
Literacy 96%
Society
UN SDG Metrics
Cohesion 52/100
Civil Liberties
Press & Political Freedom
Press Freedom 72/100
Government
Governance & Rule of Law
CPI Score 37/100

International

Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 80 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 109
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 0.68% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 38 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 55/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025