2026 Economic Census: Wider Participation, Better Decisions
The government, through the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), is currently conducting the 2026 Economic Census door-to-door. This routine decennial census aims to capture real data on all business activities.
This effort is an important step towards obtaining a more complete picture of Indonesia’s economic conditions. The data collected through the census process will help describe the conditions and economic activities in various regions of Indonesia.
Data completeness is an important part of producing an economic picture that can be used as a basis for understanding the needs of the public and business actors. The more complete the available data, the better the government can design policies and programmes that match the actual conditions and needs in each region of the country.
Therefore, the success of the 2026 Economic Census does not only depend on the capability of census officers, but also requires the participation of the public and business actors as respondents.
Here are important points the public should know about the 2026 Economic Census:
- Every piece of data has meaning
Every member of the public and business actor who participates in the census helps describe Indonesia’s economic conditions more comprehensively. The data collected from the census can provide complete information regarding the needs of the public and business actors in various regions.
- Complete data supports better decisions
The 2026 Economic Census data will help the government understand the needs of business actors and the public. As a result, programmes designed by the government are expected to answer real needs in each region.
When the data presented is more complete, the policies taken become more precise so that programmes can be optimally designed. This shows that the census is not merely a data collection activity. Behind every piece of data provided by the public and business actors, there is information that can help the government understand economic conditions better.
- Participation is a contribution to Indonesia
When census officers arrive, the public and business actors are expected to welcome them and provide accurate data. This participation is a direct contribution to providing information that can support the formulation of better policies.
Thus, the data provided does not stop as numbers, but also becomes part of the process to support the formulation of policies and programmes that better suit the needs of the public.
Therefore, let us together participate in the 2026 Economic Census. Remember, every piece of data matters, and our participation today will help Indonesia make better decisions.