| 1990 Population CensusIndonesian: Sensus Penduduk 1990 | |
| Previous Year: | 1980 |
| Previous Census: | 1980 Indonesian census |
| Next Year: | 2000 |
| Next Census: | 2000 Indonesian census |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Authority: | Central Bureau of Statistics |
| Population: | 179,378,946 |
| Region Type: | province |
| Most Populous: | West Java |
| Least Populous: | East Timor |
The 1990 Indonesian census was held on 31 October 1990, and recorded a population of 179 million people within the country. However, a revised figure of 179,378,946 people was the official result. Its population density during the 1990 census was inhabitants/km2. In some provinces, estimates were made, like the notably then-secessionist Aceh, and the census was criticized internationally for significant underreporting.
The census also recorded ethnicity. A total of 101 ethnic groups were identified officially, but the real number was estimated to be in the thousands.
| Rank | Province | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35,384,352 | ||
| 2 | 32,503,991 | ||
| 3 | 28,520,643 | ||
| 4 | 10,256,027 | ||
| 5 | 8,259,266 | ||
| 6 | 6,891,646 | ||
| 7 | 6,313,074 | ||
| 8 | 6,017,573 | ||
| 9 | 4,000,207 | ||
| 10 | 3,416,156 | ||
| 11 | 3,369,649 | ||
| 12 | 3,303,976 | ||
| 13 | 3,268,644 | ||
| 14 | 3.229,153 | ||
| 15 | 2,913,054 | ||
| 16 | 2,777,811 | ||
| 17 | 2,597,572 | ||
| 18 | 2,478,119 | ||
| 19 | 2,020,568 | ||
| 20 | 1,876,663 | ||
| 21 | 1,857,790 | ||
| 22 | 1,711,327 | ||
| 23 | 1,648,708 | ||
| 24 | 1.396,486 | ||
| 25 | 1,349,619 | ||
| 26 | 1,179,122 | ||
| 27 | 747,557 | ||
| -- | Total | 179,378,946 |