Population
287.2m[1]
2026 official population reference; population series is a statistical estimate and should be read with its reporting period.[](cite:1)
Market · National
Indonesia
Indonesia is a national games and esports market with a large reported player base, a recurring Mobile Legends: Bang Bang league, and a substantial mobile-first community ecosystem.
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Updated September 17, 2026Market snapshot
Game users
150m+[2]
Indonesian government statement citing more than 150 million gamers in 2023.[](cite:2)
Games industry
US$1.6bn[2]
Estimated 2023 games industry value cited by Indonesia’s government; this is a reported estimate, not a national-accounts measure.[](cite:2)
Recurring esports property
MOONTON reports that MPL Indonesia seasons each generated more than 100 million watch hours across five consecutive seasons.[](cite:3)
Market access
A sourced operational overview, not legal advice. Requirements should be rechecked before launch.
TopicCurrent positionCommercial implication
Topic
Game classification
Current position
Regulation No. 2 of 2024 establishes a national classification framework for games.[4]
Commercial implication
Publishers and distributors should assess product classification and age-labeling requirements with local counsel and current regulator guidance; this record is not a legal opinion.
Verified Sep 17, 2026
Market ecosystem
Clubs
Two Indonesian clubs in this profile illustrate different audience and operating models.
Publisher and operators
Publisher-led competition and club operators shape recurring esports activity.
Games and competitions
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang anchors a visible recurring competition structure.
City footprint
References4
- [1]Indonesia population - SDDS — Bank Indonesia / Statistics Indonesia
- [2]Optimisme IGDX 2024 jadikan Indonesia pusat industri gim Asia Tenggara — Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of Indonesia
- [3]M7 World Championship official announcement — MOONTON Games
- [4]Regulation No. 2 of 2024 on Game Classification — Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs legal database
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