JAKARTA - Amid the continued uncertainty of the global economy, Indonesia's economy continues to show strong resilience and promising growth prospects.
Solid economic fundamentals, maintained macroeconomic stability, and the implementation of a consistent policy mix are the main factors in maintaining the sustainability of national economic growth.
Responding to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projection that Indonesia's economic growth will reach around 5.0 percent in 2025 and 5.1 percent in 2026, the Government welcomed the assessment positively.
Spokesperson for the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Haryo Limanseto explained that this projection is considered to reflect the resilience of the Indonesian economy in the midst of global dynamics, as well as placing Indonesia as one of the countries with the fastest economic growth rate in the world.
"This IMF projection shows that the fundamentals of the Indonesian economy remain strong and well maintained, even though global pressures are still quite high. The government continues to ensure that the policies taken are responsive and anticipatory to maintain the continuity of economic growth," he said in a statement, quoted Sunday, January 25.
He added that in the last ten years, Indonesia's economic growth has been relatively stable at around 5 percent, reflecting the resilience of the national economy and the effectiveness of the macroeconomic policies implemented.
According to him, with controlled inflation, consistent fiscal discipline, and credibility in budget management, it is an important foundation for the sustainability of economic growth.
In addition, Haryo said prudent fiscal management, including a commitment to maintain the budget deficit within safe limits and the timely fulfillment of the state's financial obligations, also strengthened market participants' confidence.
He added that this factor is one of the main pillars of Indonesia's economic resilience amid increasing global volatility.
Looking ahead, Haryo said that Indonesia's economic outlook is still considered to have a wider growth space and this is supported by improvements in the investment climate, increased capital allocation efficiency, and Indonesia's increasingly strategic role in the global economy.
He explained that in this context, Indonesia is not only seen as a stable country, but also as a promising long-term investment destination.
Based on the macro assumptions in the State Budget, Indonesia's economic growth in 2026 is targeted to be in the range of 5.4 percent, with higher growth potential if the realization of investment and domestic consumption can run stronger.
Haryo said a number of internal projections also showed more optimal growth opportunities as the economic recovery continued.
He added that although the IMF's projection was slightly below the 2026 State Budget economic growth target of 5.4 percent, the Government remained optimistic that the target could be achieved.
According to him, this optimism is supported by the synergy of fiscal and monetary policies, acceleration of productive spending, market expansion, as well as strengthening domestic investment and consumption.
Furthermore, he conveyed that the Government was aware that various future challenges still needed to be anticipated, including global economic uncertainty and volatility in international financial markets.
Therefore, Haryo said that policy coordination continues to be strengthened, macroeconomic stability is maintained, and national productivity is increased to ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
"In the future, the government is committed to maintaining economic stability and strengthening national competitiveness so that economic growth remains on a positive track and is able to create wider opportunities for the community," he concluded.
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