Indonesia Population living in slums 2026: 16.48 %

Indonesia's population living in slums in 2026 is 16.48 % (estimate), down 3.8% from 2025. It ranks #82 of 196 countries.

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

Indonesia•27 years of data (2000–2026)••UN Habitat•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202616.48 %0.65 %-3.81%
202517.14 %0.54 %-3.04%
202417.67 %0.54 %-2.95%
202318.21 %1.2 %-6.18%
202219.41 %0 %0.00%
202119.41 %0 %0.00%
202019.41 %0.41 %-2.09%
201919.82 %0.41 %-2.04%
201820.24 %0.83 %-3.93%
201721.06 %0.83 %-3.78%
201621.89 %0.83 %-3.64%
201522.72 %0.83 %-3.51%
201423.55 %0.83 %-3.39%
201324.37 %0.83 %-3.28%
201225.2 %0.83 %-3.18%
201126.03 %0.83 %-3.08%
201026.85 %0.83 %-2.99%
200927.68 %0.83 %-2.90%
200828.51 %0.83 %-2.82%
200729.34 %0.83 %-2.74%
200630.16 %0.83 %-2.67%
200530.99 %0.83 %-2.60%
200431.82 %0.83 %-2.53%
200332.64 %0.83 %-2.47%
200233.47 %0.83 %-2.41%
200134.3 %0.83 %-2.35%
200035.13 %——

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Indonesia: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/indonesia/population-living-in-slums

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Frequently Asked Questions About Indonesia Population living in slums

What is Indonesia's population living in slums in 2026?▾

Indonesia's population living in slums is 16.48 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.

Is Indonesia's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾

Indonesia's population living in slums fell by 3.8% from 2025 (17.14 %) to 2026 (16.48 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 24.7%.

How does Indonesia rank for population living in slums?▾

In 2026, Indonesia has the 82nd highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.

What was Indonesia's population living in slums in 2000?▾

In 2000, Indonesia's population living in slums was 35.13 %. By 2026 it fell by 53.1%.

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