JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Indonesia’s economy expanded 5.61% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported on Tuesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices reaching Rp6,187.2 trillion. On a quarterly basis, however, the economy contracted 0.77% from the previous quarter. Economic growth in early 2026 was supported by strong performance in […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported April 2026 inflation at 0.13% on a monthly (month-to-month/mtm) basis, significantly lower than the 1.17% recorded in the same period last year. On an annual (year-on-year/yoy) basis, inflation stood at 2.42%, while year-to-date (ytd) inflation reached 1.06%. These figures indicate relatively contained price pressures amid fluctuations in various […]
Indonesia’s inflation climbed to 0.68% in February 2026, driven by a surge in food prices and gold jewelry ahead of Ramadan. While the monthly increase is lower than in previous Ramadan cycles, the annual rate jumped to 4.76%, reflecting a shift in energy subsidies and seasonal demand for staples like chicken and chili.
