Indonesia’s 2026 Economic Gains: Investment Surpasses Target, Tax Revenue Rises 25% and Major Projects Create Jobs

Indonesia’s economy showed strong performance in 2025‑2026. Investment realization for 2025 reached Rp1.931 trillion, topping the government target of Rp1.905 trillion, and the first half of 2026 saw investment of Rp1.010,6 trillion – 7.2% higher YoY, contributing about 50% of the annual goal. Tax receipts for the first semester of 2026 climbed 24.6% to Rp1.035,7 trillion, covering 43.9% of the APBN target.

Sector‑specific results were also positive. The Ministry of Trade resolved 89% of consumer complaints, handling Rp18,59 billion in transactions. PT ASABRI recorded a 12.23% increase in assets to Rp55,97 trillion with solvency improving to 321.12%. BP Tapera financed 101,978 low‑income homes, disbursing Rp12,67 trillion. The Magetan regency prepared to allocate a Rp27,44 billion surplus to priority programs. The government also adjusted coal benchmark prices and the rupiah strengthened 0.53% against the dollar.

Infrastructure and foreign investment developments added momentum. The Masela LNG strategic project is expected to absorb about 12,000 workers during construction, with a focus on hiring local labour. Hong Kong overtook Singapore as the largest foreign investor to Indonesia in Q2 2026, injecting US$5.5 billion, mainly into mineral downstream projects.