71 Percent of Jakarta's Population is of Working Age

Based on population growth projections conducted by the National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS), the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), and the United Nations Population Fund, the population of Jakarta is estimated to reach 10.47 million. This comprises 5.22 million women and 5.24 million men. By age group, the largest segment is the 30-34 year-old population, reaching 1 million or approximately 10% of the total population in the capital city.

The productive age group, according to BPS, is defined as those aged 15-64 years. Therefore, the number of people of productive age in Jakarta this year is projected to reach 7.46 million, or about 71% of the total population. The dependency ratio in Jakarta in 2015 reached 39.9% of the total population and is projected to increase to 42% in 2020 due to the growing population aged 65 and above.

This large productive-age population can drive Jakarta's economic growth if this human resource is effectively utilized and managed. This can also impact the Indonesian economy as Jakarta is the national economic and business center. However, if this productive-age group lacks quality and creativity, it will become a burden on the Jakarta Provincial Government due to its inability to compete globally and will increase unemployment.