DKB Semester II 2025: 54.32 Per Cent of Indonesian Population Has Been Married
The Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration of the Ministry of Home Affairs has released the Net Population Data (DKB) for the second semester of 2025. According to the data, 54.32 per cent, or 156,602,012 people, of Indonesia’s population have been married.
“This actually means Indonesia has more people who have been or are married,” said Teguh Setyabudi, Director General of Dukcapil (Population and Civil Registration), at the Bidakara Hotel in South Jakarta on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
The total population in the second semester of 2025 increased by 1,621,396 people compared to the first semester of 2025. The total population stands at 288,315,089 people, consisting of 145,498,092 males and 142,816,997 females.
“This ratio shows a slight surplus of males, but remains within normal demographic bounds. The Government usually monitors this ratio for long-term planning, for instance in reproductive health, education, and social welfare,” said Teguh.
Teguh clarified that the 156,602,012 people who have been married comprises those with the status of currently married, divorced (living), and widowed. The currently married population totals 137,007,707, or 47.52 per cent of the total population. This figure increased by 722,160 people compared to the first semester of 2025.
Meanwhile, the population with divorced (living) status was recorded at 5,591,324 people, or approximately 1.94 per cent of the total population. This figure increased by 270,673 people compared to the first semester of 2025. The population with widowed status reached 14,002,981 people, or approximately 4.86 per cent, an increase of 421,185 people from the first semester of 2025.
“However, looking at the divorced (living) category, for example, in one semester there was an increase of 270,673, meaning quite a large number of divorces occur daily,” said Teguh.
The population with unmarried status was recorded at 131,713,077 people, or approximately 45.68 per cent of Indonesia’s total population. This figure increased marginally by 662 people compared to the first semester of 2025.
According to Teguh, these data are highly important as a reference for inclusive public policy planning. Like a comprehensive map, the data gathered by Dukcapil portrays the condition of the nation and the identity of the people. Through this map, Indonesia can observe its development trajectory and prepare steps for the future. Population data is not merely a collection of ever-changing numbers, but also reflects the diversity of society. With unified national population data, the Government can promote the realisation of an Indonesia that is more integrated, productive, and prosperous.
“From this map, we can read Indonesia’s direction of travel whilst also preparing resources for the future,” he said.
Furthermore, population data serves as the backbone for the human body. Without a backbone, the body cannot stand upright. Similarly, in public services, population data serves as the primary support so that various cross-sector services can operate robustly and harmoniously.
“This Net Population Data is a factual portrait of Indonesia’s demographic condition obtained from population administration services across Indonesia,” he said.