Indonesia's population surpasses 290 million, nearly 70% of working age
Jakarta, Aug. 4 -- Indonesia's population has reached 290.13 million, with nearly 70% of the population of working age, according to the latest population data from the Indonesian Government. The demographic structure represents a significant advantage for Southeast Asia's largest economy, reported Jakarta Globe. The country's population is unevenly distributed, with nearly 60% living on Java, home to major urban centres including Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang and Yogyakarta. Teguh Setyabudi, Director General of Population and Civil Registration at Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs, said the country's current demographic structure presents major opportunities for national development. However, he stressed that the advantages off...
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