Average household size Indonesia 2014-2023

In 2023, the majority of households in Indonesia consisted of four to five members, accounting for about 45.5 percent of households. Furthermore, around 38 percent of households had two to three members, indicating a stable trend over the past decade for smaller household structures. Meanwhile, the share of households with more than five members has slightly declined in recent years. 

Household consumption

Per capita household consumption in Indonesia amounted to approximately 2,400 U.S. dollars, with almost half of this expenditure allocated to food as the most basic need. In recent years, the rising prices of essential goods such as rice, beef, and electricity rates have added economic pressure especially for lower-middle-income households. This remains a concern for many households in Indonesia as they struggle to tighten their budgets and cope with the continuously increasing cost of living.

Living conditions of Indonesian households

Despite high rates of homeownership, many Indonesian households still face inadequate living conditions. As of 2023, around eight percent of households still lived in slums, while around one in seven households lived in insufficient housing space per capita. In addition, Indonesia has a persistent housing backlog of millions of units, reflecting the number of households that are still struggling to secure homeownership. With the increasing number of households in Indonesia, it is crucial to address this issue to improve living standards across the country.