There were 2,439 ports throughout Indonesia in 2020.

As a maritime nation, the existence of port infrastructure in Indonesia plays a vital role as a gateway for people and logistics. Ports also play an important role in trade and industrial activities.

According to a report from the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub), the number of ports in Indonesia was 2,439 in 2020. This figure increased by 38.6% compared to the previous year, which was 1,760 ports.

The construction of wharves in 2020 totaled 688 meters, up 41.3% from the previous year's 1,172 meters. Thus, the accumulated wharf length reached 43,144 meters in 2020.

For the number of sea transportation facilities, Indonesia had 93,737 units in 2020. This number consists of 43,037 cargo ships, 4,506 passenger ships, and 46,194 fishing vessels. The total number of sea transportation facilities in 2020 increased by 14.2% compared to the previous year, which was 82,082 units.

Some of the busiest ports in Indonesia include Tanjung Priok Port, Merak Port, Tanjung Perak Port, and Bakauheni Port. Tanjung Priok Port is also currently the largest port in Southeast Asia.

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