Riau and Kepulauan Riau report economic growth in Q3 2026

The Riau Islands (Kepri) province recorded an economic growth rate of 7.52 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, making it the fastest-growing province on Sumatra and surpassing the national growth rate of 5.29 percent. Batam serves as the primary driver for this economy, contributing an average of 66.63 percent to the province's total economy during the first and second quarters of 2026.

In the Riau province, the economy grew by 4.65 percent compared to the same period the previous year. The province's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) at current prices reached Rp351.08 trillion. The manufacturing industry remains the largest contributor to Riau's economy at 28.96 percent, followed by agriculture, forestry, and fisheries at 27.74 percent.

In the Riau Islands, the manufacturing sector is also the largest contributor, accounting for 40.34 percent of the GRDP. Other significant sectors include construction and mining and quarrying.