🇮🇩 Indonesia

Indonesia diaspora around the world

People from Indonesia around the world meet here, country by country and city by city. Settled, about to leave or simply connected: here is where to find your people.

Indonesia diaspora, by continent

Main countries of residence

According to the United Nations, from largest to smallest.

How many people from Indonesia live abroad?

According to the United Nations, 3,580,000 people from Indonesia live abroad.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born abroad. The real diaspora is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where people from Indonesia live

1,760,000 people from Indonesia live in Malaysia, 298,000 the United Arab Emirates, and 293,000 Taiwan.

Together, these three countries therefore account for about 66% of the diaspora.

Each country has its own page, with the cities, communities and meetups there.

The Indonesia diaspora by continent

By continent, the diaspora counts 3,300,000 people in Asia, 126,000 Oceania, and 112,000 Europe.

For each continent, a page also gathers the countries and cities where it lives.

Finding people from Indonesia near you

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Indonesia live abroad?

According to the UN, about 3,580,000 people from Indonesia live abroad. Their children born abroad do not count in this figure.

Which countries do people from Indonesia live in?

According to the UN, most of them live in Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Bangladesh, and Singapore.

How can I find people from Indonesia near me?

Choose your country of residence, then your city. Next, join the local community, or start it if it is still missing.

When is the Indonesia national day?

Indonesia Independence Day falls on August 17. Around the world, the diaspora also celebrates it.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.