Forecasted population of East Kalimantan, Indonesia 2024, by region
In 2024, it was estimated that Samarinda had the highest population among other regions in East Kalimantan, with over 858,000 inhabitants. It was followed by Kutai Kartanegara with around 790,000 inhabitants.
The Indonesian government is currently developing the Capital City of Nusantara (Ibu Kota Nusantara/IKN), located in East Kalimantan, to replace Jakarta as the national capital. Nusantara spans across portions of North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kartanegara regencies, and its full development is aimed to be completed by 2045.