As of 2022, Jakarta’s population amounted to around 10.68 million inhabitants, indicating an increase of over 700 thousand people over the past decade. Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital and largest city, and with its soaring population density, Jakarta ranks among the most populous cities worldwide.
Employment in Jakarta
In contrast to the prevalent informal employment in Indonesia, over 65 percent of Jakarta’s workforce is engaged in formal employment. Notably, Jakartan formal workers have the highest average net wage in the country compared to other provinces. Most of these workers are employed in the wholesale and retail trade sector, which serves as the primary contributor to Jakarta’s GRDP. While there is a positive alignment between the city’s economic growth and increasing welfare levels, Jakarta still needs continuous efforts to further reduce unemployment rates and address income inequality gaps.
Traffic and pollution
As one of the most polluted major cities globally, the bustling city of Jakarta grapples with persistently low air quality. Simultaneously, the metropolis is also marked to have one of the highest traffic congestion levels in Asia. However, despite the ongoing issues and the efforts to combat these issues, Jakarta still faces an escalating number of vehicles. Factors like the surge in personal vehicle usage to avoid using public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with implanted habits, contribute significantly to Jakarta’s traffic problems.
Total population of Jakarta in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022
(in millions)
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Statistics Indonesia. (November 15, 2023). Total population of Jakarta in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/910988/indonesia-population-in-jakarta/
Statistics Indonesia. "Total population of Jakarta in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022 (in millions)." Chart. November 15, 2023. Statista. Accessed September 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/910988/indonesia-population-in-jakarta/
Statistics Indonesia. (2023). Total population of Jakarta in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/910988/indonesia-population-in-jakarta/
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