MigrantoImmigrants in Indonesia
418.7K foreign-born residents — the #87 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 81% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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
Asia is the leading region of origin at 96%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Indonesia.
Indonesia is a primary destination for emigrants from East Timor
Indonesia attracts 87% of all emigrants from East Timor, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 45% from 289.2K to 418.7K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
East Timor is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from East Timor has increased by 80% since 2015, rising from 53K to 95.6K in 9 years.
Malaysia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Malaysia accounts for 38% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 23%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 75930 |
| 1995 | 85499 |
| 2000 | 265196 |
| 2005 | 85758 |
| 2010 | 92325 |
| 2015 | 130569 |
| 2020 | 289174 |
| 2024 | 418736 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Malaysia | East Timor | China | India | Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Indonesia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Indonesia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Indonesia?
Around 418.7K foreign-born residents live in Indonesia, making it the #87-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Indonesia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Indonesia has grown from 130.6K to 418.7K people, a growth of about 221%.
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