What language do Jakarta people speak?

Answer 1

People in Jakarta mostly speak Indonesian, although the largest group outside of this speaks Javanese. Indonesian is the only language taught in the schools to counterbalance the hundreds of languages spoken by the Indonesian people.

Answer 2

The primary language spoken in Jakarta is Indonesian, which is the official language of the country. Additionally, many people in Jakarta also speak Betawi, which is a dialect specific to the native inhabitants of Jakarta known as Betawi people. English is also widely spoken in Jakarta, especially in tourist areas and business establishments.