JAKARTA - Roblox Economic Impact Report revealed that through the Developer Exchange (DevEx) program, Roblox contributed to Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching 8.2 million US dollars (Rp126.7 billion) in 2024.
Not only from an economic perspective, Roblox also supports the creation of around 310 jobs in Indonesia, an increase of 298% compared to 2019. This support includes creators, game developers, to workers in the digital ecosystem support sector.
The report also found a rapid spike in the number of professional creators Roblox in Indonesia, where there was a 176% spike in the two years (2022 - 2024).
This growth cannot be separated from Indonesia's status as the largest mobile game market in Southeast Asia, which now controls 41% of all downloads in the region.
In addition, Roblox's user base in Indonesia grew massively, marked by the increase in the number of daily active users by 15% in the last two years ( Quarter IV 2022 - Quarter IV 2024).
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In addition, this platform is a forum for immersive learning and skills development through free and free learning experiences, opening up opportunities for young creators to enter the world of technological careers, games, and creative entrepreneurship, especially for non-professional creators.
Where as many as 65% of creators admit their success at Roblox has encouraged them to recruit new employees. This recruitment then creates a multiple effect (multiplier effect) for employment in the local digital ecosystem.
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