MigrantoImmigrants in Indonesia
418.7K foreigners live in Indonesia — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Indonesia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 81% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 161013 |
| East Timor | 95603 |
| China | 82568 |
| India | 22758 |
| Thailand | 10481 |
| Japan | 9938 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8877 |
| South Korea | 6527 |
| Afghanistan | 5979 |
| Myanmar | 2063 |
| Australia | 1940 |
| USA | 1917 |
| United Kingdom | 1753 |
| Singapore | 1743 |
| Philippines | 1607 |
| Somalia | 1170 |
| Iraq | 536 |
| Yemen | 448 |
| Sudan | 444 |
| Sri Lanka | 396 |
| Pakistan | 244 |
| Iran | 220 |
| Palestine | 206 |
| Eritrea | 171 |
| Ethiopia | 119 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Cambodia | 0 |
By region of origin
96% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Indonesia in numbers
87% of all emigrants from East Timor live in Indonesia
No other country has more people born in East Timor.
The immigrant population has grown 45% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Indonesia rose from 289.2K to 418.7K in four years.
People born in East Timor are the fastest-growing group
The number of people born in East Timor living in Indonesia has grown 80% since 2015, from 53K to 95.6K.
Malaysians are the largest group by a wide margin
38% of all immigrants were born in Malaysia, while the next group accounts for just 23%.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
4 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: Myanmar, Iraq, Yemen. Myanmar climbed from outside the top 20 to #10.
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
77.8% of immigrants came from Asia in 1990, compared with 95.8% today.
Immigrant population in Indonesia over time
Foreigners living in Indonesia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 75930 |
| 1995 | 85499 |
| 2000 | 265196 |
| 2005 | 85758 |
| 2010 | 92325 |
| 2015 | 130569 |
| 2020 | 289174 |
| 2024 | 418736 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Indonesia, by year
| Year | Malaysians | Timorese | Chinese | Indians | Thais |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 936 | 26838 | 8969 | 2054 | 2941 |
| 1995 | 119 | 33706 | 388 | 179 | 3693 |
| 2000 | 13 | 184250 | 14 | 13 | 4592 |
| 2005 | 10 | 30324 | 10 | 10 | 3323 |
| 2010 | 14 | 33385 | 24 | 15 | 3658 |
| 2015 | 1892 | 52987 | 15036 | 3649 | 5806 |
| 2020 | 94489 | 84310 | 47633 | 13142 | 9238 |
| 2024 | 161013 | 95603 | 82568 | 22758 | 10481 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Indonesia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Indonesia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Indonesia?
Around 418.7K immigrants live in Indonesia — the world's #87 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Indonesia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Indonesia — that's 418.7K out of a total population of 283.5M.
Where do most immigrants in Indonesia come from?
Most immigrants in Indonesia come from Malaysia, East Timor and China — these three countries account for about 81% of all immigrants.
How many Malaysians live in Indonesia?
Around 161K Malaysians live in Indonesia — about 38% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Indonesia growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Indonesia has grown from 130.6K to 418.7K, about 221%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Indonesia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Indonesia. Their children born in Indonesia are not included.
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