How many community health centers (Puskesmas) are there in Indonesia?

Community Health Centers (Puskesmas) are an essential healthcare facility for the Indonesian population. Puskesmas are the primary healthcare facilities for most Indonesians, especially in rural areas.

Based on health profile data from the Ministry of Health, there were 9,993 Puskesmas units in Indonesia in 2018. Of these, 3,623 units (36%) had inpatient services. West Java had the highest number of Puskesmas, with 1,069 units. This was followed by East Java with 967 units and Central Java with 881 units. The large populations in these three provinces necessitate a large number of healthcare facilities. In contrast, North Kalimantan had only 56 Puskesmas, the lowest number in Indonesia.

(Read Databoks: [Di Jakarta, Setiap Puskesmas Layani 30 Ribu Penduduk](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/datapublish/2017/02/08/di-jakarta-setiap-puskesmas-layani-30-ribu-penduduk))

Meanwhile, based on the ratio of Puskesmas to sub-districts (Kecamatan), DKI Jakarta ranked first, with a ratio of 7.3 Puskesmas per sub-district. Bali followed in second place with a ratio of 2.11, and East Kalimantan was third with a ratio of 1.78 Puskesmas per sub-district. Nationally, the ratio of Puskesmas was 1.39 per sub-district. Papua and West Papua had the lowest ratio, at 0.7 Puskesmas per sub-district. This means that not all sub-districts in these two provinces have a Puskesmas.

(Read Databoks: [Tidak Merata, Berapa Rasio Puskesmas per Kecamatan Setiap Provinsi di Indonesia?](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/datapublish/2019/08/08/tidak-merata-berapa-rasio-puskesmas-per-kecamatan-setiap-provinsi-di-indonesia))