Jakarta, July 4 -- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said that Indonesians want large families, but are deciding to have fewer children due to the challenging economic and social climate in the country.

More than 77 percent of Indonesian men and women want to have several kids, UNFPA Indonesia Representative Hassan Mohtashami pointed out here on Thursday.

However, challenges related to their financial status, housing availability, and employment are preventing them from building larger families, he added.

According to a UNFPA report, financial limitations are the biggest factor influencing their decision (39 percent), followed by housing availability (22 percent), and unstable job or unemployment climate (20 percent).

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