Katadata Insight Center has once again released its flagship report,\nthe Katadata Indonesia Middle Class Insight (KIMCI), at the IDE Katadata\nFuture Forum 2026. The report dissects the condition of the middle class\nin Indonesia.<\/p>\n
In his opening remarks at the IDE Katadata Future Forum 2026,\nCo-Founder and CEO of Katadata Indonesia, Metta Dharmasaputra, expressed\nhope that the KIMCI research could serve as a reference for various\nstakeholders in understanding the condition of the middle-class group in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully, in its second year, KIMCI can become a reference for\nunderstanding the landscape map of the middle class in Indonesia,\u201d said\nMetta while opening the IDE Katadata Future Forum 2026 themed \u201cAdapting\nto What Comes Next\u201d at Djakarta Theater, Jakarta, on Wednesday\n(15\/04\/2026).<\/p>\n
Metta highlighted the continuously declining number of the middle\nclass. The National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) shows that the\nmiddle class began to decline since 2019 (21.5%), reaching 16.9% in\n2024.<\/p>\n
At the same time, the aspiring middle class group continues to show\nan increase, reaching 48.8% in 2024. Meanwhile, Bappenas once estimated\nthat Indonesia has the opportunity to become a developed country by 2045\nif the proportion of the middle class reaches 70% of the total\npopulation.<\/p>\n
The middle class itself has a crucial role in Indonesia\u2019s economy. In\n2024, this group was recorded to contribute 81.5% of total household\nconsumption. Meanwhile, household consumption is the main contributor\n(58.8%) to Indonesia\u2019s gross domestic product (GDP).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe middle class is the key to changing the country and society,\u201d\nsaid Metta.<\/p>\n
At the KIMCI launch event, Vice President of Finance and Business\nDevelopment at Katadata, Ivan Triyogo Priambodo, revealed findings that\nmany middle-class individuals do not feel that having one job is\nsufficient.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the middle class, one source of income is no longer enough to\nprovide certainty, so side jobs are not just additional but a layer of\nsecurity,\u201d said Ivan.<\/p>\n
According to him, this is a sign that the middle class is building a\nmore adaptive and resilient life strategy against uncertainty.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the same time, consumption patterns are becoming wiser;\npurchasing decisions are not solely determined by the cheapest price.\nWhat is increasingly important to them is value,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Research Analyst at Katadata Insight Center, Kholis Dana\nP., also presented the research findings. According to him, public\npolicy plays an important role, from maintaining purchasing power,\ncontrolling living costs, expanding access to employment, to adaptive\nsocial protection.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe middle class is not just about protection, but about ensuring\nthey continue to grow and contribute sustainably,\u201d said Kholis.<\/p>\n
The KIMCI research discusses several solutions on how the middle\nclass can still rise or at least survive amid various economic\npressures. This includes utilising AI technology to support\nproductivity, seeking information, learning new skills, to completing\nprofessional work.<\/p>\n
KIMCI 2026 comprehensively captures the current condition of the\nmiddle class, from consumption behaviour to economic sentiment.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/katadata-releases-kimci-research-to-understand-indonesias-middle-class-landscape-1776354653", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }