Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Jakarta - statistics & facts
The Special Capital Region of Jakarta is Indonesia鈥檚 largest city that holds a status equivalent to a province. The city serves as the economic, cultural, political, and administrative center of Indonesia. With an exceptionally high population density, it stands among the most populous cities in the world. In 2023, Jakarta generated a Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of more than three quadrillion Indonesian rupiah, the highest among all other provinces in the country. The wholesale and retail trade sector leads Jakarta鈥檚 economic landscape, followed by manufacturing.
