Big elections in Indonesia on 14 February: Here’s a snapshot of key figures

With 205 million eligible voters set to participate on 14 February, Indonesia braces for one of its most consequential elections. The absence of incumbent President Joko Widodo heightens the contest, as candidates compete for the presidency against a backdrop of youth dominance in the electorate. Leading the polls is Prabowo Subianto, a former military general, whose campaign promises continuity with Jokowi’s initiatives while grappling with past human rights allegations. Anies Baswedan, Jakarta’s former governor, stands out as a contrasting figure, advocating for alternative priorities and questioning the status quo. Meanwhile, Ganjar Pranowo, the former governor of Central Java, navigates party ties and local controversies in his presidential bid. Concerns about dynastic politics and power consolidation post-Jokowi have dominated the electoral discourse. Welfare and employment are issues that young voters care about. As Indonesia’s democracy reaches a crossroads, the outcome of this election will determine the country’s trajectory for years to come. Here are some key figures on the election. 204.8 million Indonesians are eligible to cast votes 4 is the number of presidential elections held in Indonesia’s history 20,616 is the number of posts to be decided 18 parties are running in the legislative election 258,602 candidates are registered 17 is the minimum voting age in Indonesia 6 is the number of hours polling stations will be open on election day 1.7 million Indonesians can vote from overseas 115.4 million is the number of registered voters on the island of Java alone 94 million is the average number of viewers for each of the first four televised presidential debates 580 seats are up for grabs in the lower house of parliament 3 is the number of successive attempts at the presidency made by Prabowo Subianto, a candidate in this year’s contest 56 candidates with graft convictions are running in the election With inputs from Reuters