Central Kalimantan's population reaches 2.75 million, with 15% residing in East Kotawaringin Regency at the end of 2023.

According to data from the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Central Kalimantan's population reached 2.75 million at the end of 2023.

East Kota Waringin Regency has the largest population in Central Kalimantan, namely 437,070 (15.88%) of the total population.

This is followed by Kapuas Regency with a population of 415,210 (15.08%), Palangkaraya City with 306,100 (11.12%), and West Kota Waringin Regency with 285,580 (10.37%).

Meanwhile, Sukamara Regency has the smallest population, at only 64,430 (2.34%).

Administratively, Central Kalimantan is divided into 1 city and 13 regencies, with 17 districts comprising 17 urban villages and 168 villages.

Based on marital status, 48.55% of Central Kalimantan's population is married, while 46.44% are unmarried. The population with divorced and widowed statuses reached 1.55% and 3.46%, respectively.

The following is a list of the 14 regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan according to Dukcapil at the end of 2023.

1. East Kota Waringin Regency: 437,070 (15.88%)
2. Kapuas Regency: 415,210 (15.08%)
3. Palangkaraya City: 306,100 (11.12%)
4. West Kota Waringin Regency: 285,580 (10.37%)
5. Katingan Regency: 177,110 (6.43%)
6. North Barito Regency: 159,740 (5.8%)
7. Seruyan Regency: 156,000 (5.67%)
8. Pulang Pisau Regency: 140,920 (5.12%)
9. South Barito Regency: 135,970 (4.94%)
10. Gunung Mas Regency: 130,240 (4.73%)
11. Murung Raya Regency: 117,880 (4.28%)
12. East Barito Regency: 116,660 (4.24%)
13. Lamandau Regency: 110,130 (4.0%)
14. Sukamara Regency: 64,430 (2.34%)