Global Strategic Challenges: Escalating Population Rates

By: Prabowo Subianto [excerpted from “Strategic Transformation of the Nation: Towards Golden Indonesia 2045”, page 49, 4th softcover edition]
Indonesia, with a population of nearly 280 million, currently ranks as the fourth most populous country globally.
However, with an annual population growth rate of 1.1%, Indonesia’s ranking will soon be overtaken by Nigeria, whose population is projected to surpass ours.
By 2045, Indonesia is expected to have a population of 324 million, indicating a growth of 44 million individuals in the next two decades – a number almost equivalent to adding a new province the size of West Java.
As the global and Indonesian populations expand, food production will need to increase by 56% to cater to an estimated world population of 10 billion by 2050. Meeting this demand will require an agricultural land expansion twice the size of India, presenting a significant challenge in ensuring food security for all.
With the rise in population and the impact of climate change, nations are prioritizing their own food production, increasing the urgency for Indonesia to achieve food self-sufficiency.
Additionally, there is a need to generate employment opportunities, establish educational institutions, healthcare facilities, sanitation services, adequate housing, and develop other essential infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for all Indonesians. This task is a monumental one.

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