What Are People From Indonesia Called?

Name: Indonesia
Address: Southeast Asia, Indonesia

Southeast Asia, Indonesia

Indonesia

People from Indonesia are called:

People from Indonesia are called Indonesian.

Demonym:

Indonesian

Pronunciation:

/ˌɪndoʊˈniːʒən/

About Indonesia

Capital city: Jakarta.
World's largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands.
Fourth most populous country in the world.
Most populous Muslim-majority nation.
Known for diverse cultures, tropical biodiversity, and volcanic landscapes.

Quick Facts

Population:: 277,534,122 (2024 est.)
Country:: Indonesia
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Greek 'Indos' (India) and 'nesos' (island). The demonym 'Indonesian' refers to the nation's people.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Malaysia

north of Indonesia

People are called:

Malaysian

Singapore

north of Indonesia

People are called:

Singaporean

Philippines

northeast of Indonesia

People are called:

Filipino

Quick Facts

Population:: 277,534,122 (2024 est.)
Country:: Indonesia
Region:: Southeast Asia

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