Recently, a number of residents have shared experiences of being\nvisited by officers claiming to be from the Economic Census. This has\nled some members of the public to question whether these visits are\ngenuinely part of the government\u2019s official data collection. Referring\nto information released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), visits\nby 2026 Economic Census officers are indeed underway across various\nregions of Indonesia. The data collection is being carried out from 15\nJune to 31 August 2026.<\/p>\n
According to Indonesia Baik, official BPS officers are conducting\ndirect visits to homes during the implementation of the 2026 Economic\nCensus. During the data collection, officers are tasked with recording\nbasic data related to business activities and the socio-economic\nconditions of families. BPS has emphasised that the officers\u2019 visits are\nnot for debt collection, tax collection, or any other purpose outside\nthe census implementation.<\/p>\n
BPS stated that the 2026 census is an Economic Census conducted every\nten years. The programme aims to provide basic data on all economic\nactivities by recording business actors in Indonesia, offering a\nsnapshot of the national economic condition. The census targets all\nnon-agricultural business actors, both individuals and business\nentities. Data collection covers various types of businesses, from\nonline businesses and home-based enterprises to shops and large\ncorporations across all regions of Indonesia.<\/p>\n
The results of the 2026 Economic Census will produce an economic map\nof Indonesia, sectoral analyses based on business scale and region, as\nwell as various studies, including those on the digital economy and\nenvironmental economics. This data will serve as the basis for policy\nformulation and strategic decision-making, while also helping business\nactors identify opportunities and challenges.<\/p>\n
To avoid individuals falsely claiming to be census officers, the\npublic is advised to recognise the official identification of officers\nbefore providing information. Official officers will wear 2026 Economic\nCensus attributes or vests, carry an assignment letter from BPS, and\npossess an official identity card or identification badge. They are\ntasked with conducting data collection and interviews related to\nbusiness activities and will behave politely and professionally while\nmaintaining the confidentiality of respondents\u2019 data. BPS also reminds\nthe public not to hesitate to ask officers to show their official\nidentification before the data collection process begins.<\/p>\n
If the visiting officer has shown official identification, the public\nis encouraged to welcome them and provide the necessary information\naccording to the census questions. If still in doubt, residents should\nask the officer to show their identity card and official assignment\nletter from BPS. This step is important to ensure the officer is\ngenuinely part of the 2026 Economic Census implementation. Furthermore,\nrespondents should answer the officers\u2019 questions honestly according to\ntheir actual business conditions. Public participation is crucial so\nthat the data collected by BPS is accurate and can be used as a basis\nfor formulating various economic policies. The 2026 Economic Census will\nrun until 31 August 2026. Therefore, if a home or business premises is\nvisited by an official BPS officer during this period, the public is\nexpected to welcome them and support the smooth running of the data\ncollection process.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/economic-census-officers-visiting-homes-heres-what-you-need-to-do-1782993200", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }