# Indonesian graduate unemployment and labor market mismatch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-graduate-unemployment-and-labor-market-mismatch
> Updated: 2026-09-06T10:31:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

A report by the Institute for Economic and Social Research at the University of Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI) has identified five academic disciplines that account for approximately 40% of unemployed bachelor's degree holders in Indonesia. Based on August 2025 National Labor Force Survey data, the fields with the highest unemployment rates are Management (10.3%), Law (9.0%), Economics (8.7%), Education (7.1%), and Accounting (5.1%).

The report highlights a labor market mismatch, noting that roughly 8 million graduates are working in roles that require lower educational qualifications than their degrees. High unemployment in business-related fields is attributed to intense competition for entry-level positions.

In response to these workforce development needs, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) has introduced internship opportunities through the Ministry of Manpower's MagangHub 2026 Batch 2 program. These positions, available in regional offices such as Bali, are designed to help fresh graduates gain professional experience in sectors including content creation, consumer services, and financial industry supervision.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Indonesia labor market report highlights high unemployment in specific degree fields

A report identifies Management, Law, and Economics as top fields for unemployed graduates in Indonesia, while OJK offers internships to help fresh graduates gain professional experience.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-labor-market-report-highlights-high-unemployment-in-specific-degree-fields

### 2026-08-12: Indonesia university majors contributing most to graduate unemployment

A study by LPEM FEB UI reveals that five majors—Management, Law, Economics, Education, and Accounting—account for 40% of unemployed bachelor's graduates in Indonesia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-university-majors-contributing-most-to-graduate-unemployment

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