Indonesia
- Capital
Jakarta
- In total area
1.905.000 km²
- Population
275.500.000
- Density
134 inhabitants/km²
- Pro-capite GDP
$ 4.788,00
- Average net annual salary
$ 26.600,00
- Currency
Indonesian Rupiah
15,8
Location
17,8
Freedom
16,1
Lifestyle
15,3
Taxation
13,2
Expat
14,6
Business
15,5
Family
14,8
Retirement
16,8
Future
Final Score: 139,9
GV Rank: 25th
| Location | Beauty | Safety | Pollution | Services | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3,4 |
3,8 |
3 |
2,7 |
2,9 |
15,8 |
| Freedom | Democracy | Economic | Speech | Justice | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4 |
4 |
3 |
3,7 |
3,1 |
17,8 |
| Lifestyle | Quality | Cost | Happiness | Education | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2,4 |
4 |
3,1 |
3,6 |
3 |
16,1 |
| Taxation | Rate | System | Black List | Agreement | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3,8 |
1,4 |
3,8 |
2,8 |
3,5 |
15,3 |
| Expat | Passport | Residence | Citizenship | Duties | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3,7 |
3,9 |
1 |
2,1 |
2,5 |
13,2 |
| Business | Economic | System | Service | Justice | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
4 |
1,4 |
2,7 |
3,7 |
2,8 |
14,6 |
| Family | Education | Healthcare | Safety | Family | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3,6 |
2,1 |
3,8 |
3 |
3 |
15,5 |
| Retirement | Safety | Retirement | Healthcare | Quality | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3,8 |
3,4 |
2,1 |
2,4 |
3,1 |
14,8 |
| Future | Innovation | Peace | Enviroment | Economic | GV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3,9 |
4,3 |
2,2 |
4 |
2,4 |
16,8 |
Country overview
Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia made up of 17.508 islands, making it the largest archipelago in the world and the second country in the world for biodiversity, after Brazil. It is a presidential democratic republic, its official religion is Islam and it is also the country with the highest number of Muslims in the world, but it includes a large number of different ethnic groups and languages which have often led to clashes and tensions. The country alternates vast wild and unexplored areas with densely populated cities; it is rich in natural resources, partly not yet exploited; the poverty rate is high. On an economic level, the country is predominantly agricultural, a sector in which the vast majority of the population is engaged, but it is the services sector that guarantees the highest percentage of GDP; followed by industry, which is poorly developed and mainly concentrated in the oil, natural gas and textile sectors. In Indonesia there is the largest gold mine on the planet.
Location
Indonesia is a very large country, which contains within it various geographical and climatic realities. It alternates enchanted islands and remote places with chaotic and densely populated cities. In general the population is very friendly and the pace of life is anything but frenetic. The services are there but they are not efficient everywhere. More densely populated cities often have waste and pollution problems. Islands, such as Bali, are important tourist destinations where there is a low cost of basic necessities.
Freedom
Indonesia is a fairly good democracy compared to similar countries, but suffers from all the difficulties of hybrid democracies in terms of freedom of speech and political freedom. Economic freedom is at a good level, especially after the recovery from the economic crisis of the 90s. The level of justice is average, but the death penalty is still in force in Indonesia.
Lifestyle
The quality of life in Indonesia is not at the highest levels, also due to the high percentage of poverty in the country; on the other hand the cost of living is very low. The low quality of life also affects the Happiness Index, which places Indonesia in the low-medium range of the ranking. The school system is decent.
Taxation
The Indonesian tax system is not particularly attractive: income for individuals can reach 30%, for companies 25%; royalties, interest and capital gains are generally taxed. The country does not appear on any black list but participates in the CRS and regularly exchanges information with foreign countries.
Expat
The country does not provide any particular benefits for obtaining residency in the country, nor investment offers to obtain tax residency or citizenship. Furthermore, Indonesia does not allow dual citizenship and citizens found with another passport are stripped of their citizenship. It can be an interesting destination for short periods.
Business
Indonesia is trying to open up to foreign investment and business, but it remains a backward, predominantly agricultural country, with an unattractive tax system and less than excellent services. Circumstances that do not help or favor business in the country.
Family
The country is generally quite safe in terms of crime and the very low cost of living can be an incentive to move the family to Indonesia. However, the health service and public and school services in general are not of a high level, a circumstance which makes the country's attractiveness for families rather low.
Retirement
Similarly, Indonesia does not appear to be the ideal country in which to retire: although the cost of living is very low, the main services for the elderly (such as healthcare) do not guarantee a high level, as demonstrated by the positioning in the middle ranking in the Global Retirement Index. It can be an interesting destination for short periods.
Future
Indonesia is well positioned in terms of the Global Peace Index and is not currently a country "at risk" on a geopolitical level. However, it does not appear particularly attentive to environmental issues and innovation must deal with a general social and economic backwardness that characterizes the country.
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