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

Indonesia holds what will be the world's biggest single-day election on 14 February, which will also decide who will become president of the world's third-biggest democracy and the fourth most populous nation. Here are some key figures on the election

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FP Explainers|Feb 10, 2024, 17:44:27 IST

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 votes4 is the number of presidential elections held in Indonesia's history20,616 is the number of posts to be decided18 parties are running in the legislative election258,602 candidates are registered17 is the minimum voting age in Indonesia6 is the number of hours polling stations will be open on election day1.7 million Indonesians can vote from overseas115.4 million is the number of registered voters on the island of Java alone94 million is the average number of viewers for each of the first four televised presidential debates580 seats are up for grabs in the lower house of parliament3 is the number of successive attempts at the presidency made by Prabowo Subianto, a candidate in this year's contest56 candidates with graft convictions are running in the electionWith inputs from Reuters 

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First Published:Feb 10, 2024, 17:44:27 IST
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