Jakarta | The new decade could be a golden one for Indonesia if it can capitalise on a demographic bonus.
While other countries including China and Japan wrestle with an ageing population, Indonesia is blessed by youth. The country’s productive population – those aged between 16 and 65 – is on the rise and expected to peak at 70 per cent of the total by 2030.
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
