# Indonesia investment and job creation trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-investment-and-job-creation-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-08T00:34:58.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Indonesia has reported a significant increase in job creation driven by investment activity. In the first half of 2026, direct employment rose by 15% compared to the previous year, totaling approximately 1.45 million jobs and contributing to a reduction in the open unemployment rate.

The textile and apparel sectors have emerged as specific contributors, with several new projects in areas such as Brebes and Subang expected to generate thousands of new positions. 

Economic experts and lawmakers have emphasized the need to further strengthen productive, tradable sectors to ensure sustainable employment growth. Discussions have focused on prioritizing industrialization and leveraging both private investment and state entities to create a stronger economic spillover effect for public welfare.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Indonesia targets productive sectors and investment to boost job creation

Indonesian experts and officials urge a focus on industrialization and Danantara investments to boost job creation and ensure economic growth benefits broader public welfare.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-targets-productive-sectors-and-investment-to-boost-job-creation

### 2026-08-05: Indonesia Investment Generates 1.45 Million Jobs, Textile Sector Adds 9 k

Indonesia’s first‑half 2026 investment created 1.45 million jobs, a 15 % rise, while six textile firms plan to add about 9,000 jobs, officials say.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-investment-generates-145-million-jobs-textile-sector-adds-9-k

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