When was Joko Widodo born?

Joko Widodo was born on 21 June 1961 in Surakarta.

What positions has Joko Widodo held?

Positions held by Joko Widodo include: President of Indonesia (2014–2024); Governor of Jakarta (2012–2014); Mayor of Surakarta (2005–2012); president.

Where did Joko Widodo study?

Joko Widodo was educated at SMA Negeri 6 Surakarta, Gadjah Mada University.

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Joko Widodo

7th President of the Republic of Indonesia

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Joko Widodo, often known mononymously as Jokowi, is an Indonesian politician and businessman who served as the seventh president of Indonesia from 2014 to 2024. Previously a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), he was the country's first president not to emerge from the political or military elite. Before becoming president, he served as mayor of Surakarta from 2005 to 2012 and as governor of Jakarta from 2012 to 2014.

Quick facts

Born: 21 June 1961 wd
Place of birth: Surakarta wd
Citizenship: Afrika wd
Occupation: politician, entrepreneur, engineer wd
Political party: Indonesian Solidarity Party (since 2025), Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle (2004–2024) wd
Education: SMA Negeri 6 Surakarta, Gadjah Mada University wd
Spouse: Iriana wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

President of Indonesia (20 October 2014 – 20 October 2024)
Governor of Jakarta (15 October 2012 – 20 October 2014)
Mayor of Surakarta (28 July 2005 – 1 October 2012)
president

Awards wd

Star of the Republic of Indonesia, First class
King Abdulaziz Medal
Family Order of Laila Utama (2015)
Medal of Ghazi Amanullah (2018)
Order of Timor-Leste (2016)
Royal Order of the Seraphim (2017)
Tatler 500 Indonesia
Asia's Most Influential Indonesia (2021)
Global Citizen Awards (2022)
Knight Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of Palestine (2024)
Star of the Republic of Indonesia
Bintang Mahaputera
Bintang Sakti
Order of Zayed

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Questions

When was Joko Widodo born?: Joko Widodo was born on 21 June 1961 in Surakarta.
What positions has Joko Widodo held?: Positions held by Joko Widodo include: President of Indonesia (2014–2024); Governor of Jakarta (2012–2014); Mayor of Surakarta (2005–2012); president.
Where did Joko Widodo study?: Joko Widodo was educated at SMA Negeri 6 Surakarta, Gadjah Mada University.

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