How many islands does Indonesia have?
World hard Data from 2023
Guess before you scroll — the answer is below
The answer
17,500 islands
Roughly 17.5K.
Indonesia is made up of around 17,500 islands, of which roughly 6,000 are inhabited. Its territory stretches over 3,200 miles east to west — about the distance from Madrid to Kabul — and spans three time zones.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Indonesian Geospatial Information Agency |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2023 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | islands |
Numbers move. If this one has drifted from its source, let us know.
Think you can do better?
Five fresh questions every day. No account needed.