Young Indonesians Delay Marriage As Rates Fall

Young Indonesians are marrying less, with annual marriages falling from 2.1 million in 2014 to 1.47 million in 2024, and fewer than 30% of 16-30-year-olds married as of December. Experts cite rising housing costs, everyday expenses, and distrust of dating apps driving delays, while offline matchmaking services and government-funded mass weddings attempt to address economic and social barriers.