Indonesia

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Indonesia is one of the largest countries in Southeast Asia, with a population of over 285 million people as of early 2025. The country is a leader in the region in terms of digitalization, particularly in terms of telephony and social media use. Thanks to the rapid growth of Internet access, the availability of smartphones and the active development of social platforms, Indonesia has become one of the largest social media markets in the world.

Indonesia's Telephony

In 2024, Indonesia had 353.3 million mobile connections (126.8% of the population), indicating widespread smartphone use. The number of mobile internet users is growing, and download speeds have reached 24.53 Mbps (+42% year-on-year). Mobile phones are used for communication, shopping, education, and entertainment, including WhatsApp for ordering.“

Social Media

As of 2025, 143 million Indonesians (50.2% of the population) are actively using social media, spending an average of 3 hours and 14 minutes per day on it. The most popular platforms:

• WhatsApp is the undisputed leader among social networks in Indonesia with a penetration rate of 90.9% as of 2023. This platform is used for communication, business, and even shopping. For example, users open WhatsApp an average of 1347.8 times per month, almost four times more than TikTok, the next most popular app. WhatsApp has become the main tool for keeping in touch with family and friends (70.9% of users cite this as the main reason for using the Internet), as well as for social commerce, especially during the pandemic.
• Instagram is ranked second with a penetration rate of 85.3%. The platform is popular among younger users (16-25 years old) who use it for entertainment, fashion, and following influencers. Instagram has also become an important tool for brands that promote products through influencers and social commerce.
• Facebook, despite a slight decline in popularity (from 119.9 million users in 2023 to a slightly lower number due to changes in the calculation methodology), remains significant with a penetration of 81.6%. The platform is more often used by older audiences (30–35 years old) and for social movements, such as supporting initiatives or spreading news.
• TikTok is rapidly gaining popularity, reaching 73.5% penetration in 2023. Its user base has grown from 35 million in 2019 to over 44% of the population. TikTok is used for entertainment as well as news - for example, accounts such as Official News are among the top accounts in terms of followers.
• Twitter (X), Telegram and LINE also have their own audiences, although their penetration is lower. Twitter used to call Indonesia “Twitter Nation” because of its high activity, but since 2019, after temporary restrictions by the government due to unrest, some users have migrated to Telegram and Signal.

Reasons for the popularity of social networks

Social networks in Indonesia serve several key functions:

• Communication: 70.9% of users use the internet to connect with friends and family, which explains the popularity of WhatsApp.
• Information: 83.1% are looking for information, and platforms such as YouTube (which has 88% penetration among internet users) are becoming the main source of news, educational materials, and entertainment.
• Social commerce: During the pandemic, many small and medium-sized businesses started selling products through WhatsApp and Instagram, leading to a boom in social commerce. Even big brands such as fashion retailers have adapted, using influencers for promotion.

Only 66.5% of the population has access to the internet, which limits digitalization in rural areas. Misinformation remains an issue (platform restrictions in 2019), and 63% of users use ad blockers, making marketing difficult.

Indonesia is a country where telephony and social media have become an integral part of life. With 353.3 million mobile connections and 143 million social media users, it is one of the largest digital markets in the world. WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok dominate the social space, serving as communication, entertainment, information search, and commerce.

However, uneven access to the internet, vulnerability to misinformation, and high use of ad blockers pose challenges for further development. Indonesia remains a dynamic market where digital technologies continue to transform society, opening up new opportunities for business and social interaction.