What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital city and seat of government of Indonesia, a country in South-Eastern Asia. Indonesia uses the ISO codes ID and IDN, and its international dialling code is +62. The currency in use is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
For the full profile of Indonesia, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Indonesia country page. The country has an estimated population of 285,721,236 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Region: South-Eastern Asia
- Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
- Calling code: +62
- Flag emoji: 🇮🇩
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
Is Jakarta the largest city in Indonesia?
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Jakarta?
Jakarta, like the rest of Indonesia, uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, symbol Rp).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.