The changing age distribution in Indonesia and some consequences.

Area of Science:

• Demography
• Population Studies

Background:

• Indonesian population data quality and sources by sex require careful consideration.
• Understanding demographic shifts is vital for effective policy-making.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine changes in Indonesia's functional age groups between 1971 and 2005.
• To analyze the implications of these demographic shifts on education, labor force, dependency ratios, and fertility.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of Indonesian population age data by sex from 1971-2005.
• Utilizing actual census enumerations for 1971-1985 and projected data for 1990-2005.
• Categorization of population into functional age groups: pre-school, school ages, teenage, reproductive, working, and post-work.

Main Results:

• Significant changes observed in the distribution of functional age groups within the Indonesian population.
• Detailed examination of shifts across pre-school, school-aged, teenage, reproductive, working, and post-work demographics.
• Data utilized include actual enumerations (1971-1985) and projections (1990-2005).

Conclusions:

• The evolving age structure of Indonesia's population presents distinct policy and planning challenges.
• Implications for education, labor force participation, dependency ratios, and fertility require strategic consideration.
• The study highlights the need for adaptive strategies to address demographic transformations.