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Indonesian Scorecard

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Indonesia is an expansive archipelago in Southeast Asia, comprised of over 17,000 islands with diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests to pristine beaches. It has a population of 281.2 million, a population growth rate of 0.84%, and a median age of 29.83 years.

Its history is shaped by indigenous cultures, Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms, and later Islamic sultanates before European colonial influence emerged.

Today, Indonesia is celebrated for its cultural diversity, vibrant arts scene, and dynamic economy, while continuing to honor its deep-rooted traditions and natural beauty.

Its capital city is Jakarta.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Indonesia improved by 7.9% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Indonesia improved by 0.2% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Indonesia improved by 12.8% from 2022 to 2023

General Government Debt in Indonesia improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Indonesia worsened by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Indonesia improved by 0.3% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Indonesia improved by 2.9% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Indonesia improved by 13.0% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Indonesia improved by 0.9% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Indonesia worsened by 1.8% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Indonesia worsened by 1.2% from 2022 to 2023

PISA Scores (Reading) in Indonesia worsened by 3.2% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Indonesia worsened by 3.4% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Indonesia worsened by 3.3% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Indonesia worsened by 11.4% from 2022 to 2023

Government Effectiveness in Indonesia improved by 33.1% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Indonesia improved by 27.3% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Indonesia improved by 18.1% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Indonesia worsened by 3.5% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Indonesia improved by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Indonesia improved by 8.0% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Indonesia worsened by 7.8% from 2020 to 2021