What languages do Jakarta speak?
Largest languages in Indonesia
| Language | Number (millions) | Main areas where spoken |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesian | 210 | throughout Indonesia |
| Javanese | 84.3 | throughout Java Island and several provinces in Sumatra and Kalimantan island. |
| Sundanese | 42.0 | West Java, Banten, Jakarta |
| Madurese | 13.6 | Madura Island (East Java) |
How many languages does Indonesia speak?
There are over 800 languages spoken in Indonesia according to the 2010 census. Other sources consider several of these to be dialects of the same language, and show the number of unique languages being closer to 700.
What are the top 5 languages spoken in Indonesia?
Many of the older population can still speak Dutch, and English is also now understood by many. The major languages of records in Indonesia are Dutch, Indonesian, Malay and Javanese. Almost universally known as a second language, Bahasa Indonesia is the only cultural element that unifies the entire population.
What main languages are spoken in Indonesia?
Indonesian
What is the religion in Indonesia?
In the latest population census data, 87 percent of Indonesians declared themselves to be Muslim, followed by 9.87 percent who were Christian. The Indonesian constitution guarantees religious freedom, and officially recognizes Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.
What religion is most Indonesian?
Religion in Indonesia
| Percentage share (of total population) | Absolute numbers (in millions) | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 87.2 | 207.2 |
| Protestant | 6.9 | 16.5 |
| Catholic | 2.9 | 6.9 |
| Hindu | 1.7 | 4.0 |