Indonesia
Republic of Indonesia
South-Eastern Asia · IDN
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Indonesia
Indonesia rewards travelers who want island-scale variety, major temple sites, and nature-heavy trips that can look completely different from one stop to the next. Most first visits are stronger when built around one or two clear anchors such as Bali and Java heritage sites, Komodo, or Sumatra rather than treating the country as a single itinerary.
Popular For
Things To See
- Jakarta
- Borobudur Temple Compounds
- Prambanan Temple Compounds
- The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks
- Komodo National Park
- Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- June through September is the easiest broad window in the current brief.
- Indonesia is too spread out for a one-size-fits-all route, so most first visits should stay focused on one island group or one pairing of regions.
- Bali, Yogyakarta and the major temple sites, Komodo, and Sumatra each support very different trips rather than one short combined itinerary.
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Flights
Hotels & Accommodations
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Open hotel and accommodation options for Indonesia.
Guidebooks
Lonely Planet Indonesia
Lonely Planet
Extensive coverage of Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Papua with off-the-beaten-path recommendations.
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Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Bali
Tim Rock, Simon Pridmore
Illustrated guide to 60+ dive sites around Bali with underwater photography and safety tips.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Indonesia.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Population
- 284,438,782
- Area
- 1,904,569 km²
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
Languages
- Indonesian
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (Rp)
IDR
1 USD = 17,328.00 IDR
Cost of Living (World Bank)
29.9
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 33.6
- Restaurants
- 15.3
- Rent
- 9.1
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Jakarta (6.17°S, 106.82°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
36/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 20/100
- Lived safety
- 65/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.728
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.013
- 10-year change
- +0.038
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.945
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.423
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.684
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (10)
- 🏛️
The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks
Inscribed 2023
- 🏛️
Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto
Inscribed 2019
- 🏛️
Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy
Inscribed 2012
- 🌿
Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
Inscribed 2004
- 🌿
Lorentz National Park
Inscribed 1999
- 🏛️
Sangiran Early Man Site
Inscribed 1996
- 🌿
Komodo National Park
Inscribed 1991
- 🌿
Ujung Kulon National Park
Inscribed 1991
- 🏛️
Borobudur Temple Compounds
Inscribed 1991
- 🏛️
Prambanan Temple Compounds
Inscribed 1991
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 12.0%
- Forest cover
- 47.7%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 212
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 161
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
42/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
87/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to terrorism and natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not travel to: The provinces of Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) due to civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Indonesia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, markets/shopping malls, and restaurants. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or volcanic eruptions may result in disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, sanitation, and the availability of health services. Demonstrations occur frequently and have the potential to become violent. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Indonesia. If you decide to travel to Indonesia: Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Visit the websites for Badan Geologi (Indonesian Geological Agency, Indonesian language only) for the latest information from the Government of Indonesia on current natural disasters. Review the CDC’s suggestions on how to prepare for natural disasters. Be aware of your personal safety and security at all times. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date. Review the Country Security Report for Indonesia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Central Papua and Highland Papua– Level 4: Do Not Travel In Central Papua and Highland Papua, violent demonstrations and conflict could result in injury or death to U.S. citizens. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Armed separatists may kidnap foreign nationals. Due to the risks, the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Central Papua and Highland Papua because U.S. government employees working in Indonesia must obtain special authorization before traveling to those areas. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data