BPS: 2026 Economic Census to Map Shifts in Economic Activity
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has stated that the 2026 Economic Census will map changes in economic activity as a basis for more accurate development policy formulation amidst the rapid transformation of business models and digital-based transactions.
BPS Chief Inspector Dadang Hardiwan in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, on Wednesday said technological developments have altered various economic activities, from trade and transportation to education and payment systems.
“These shifts have given rise to new business models and transaction patterns that need to be comprehensively recorded to accurately depict the current economic conditions,” he said during the launch of the 2026 Economic Census in Banjarbaru.
According to him, economic activity previously dominated by conventional transactions is increasingly shifting to digital platforms through marketplaces, online services, cashless payments using QRIS, and even digital gold investment.
“These rapid changes are both a challenge and the main reason BPS is conducting the 2026 Economic Census to capture all business actors in line with current developments,” he said.
He explained that data collection will be carried out directly or door-to-door to reach all business actors, including those operating within the digital ecosystem who are not always easily identified through conventional approaches.
He expressed hope that this approach would yield complete and accurate data as a basis for economic development planning at both the national and regional levels.
Dadang emphasised that the 2026 Economic Census is mandated by Law Number 16 of 1997 on Statistics and represents the fifth economic census conducted by BPS.
He noted that the implementation of the census is not solely the responsibility of BPS but requires active collaboration from the central government, local governments, business actors, associations, the media, and the public to ensure optimal data collection.
He expressed appreciation for the South Kalimantan Provincial Government’s support for the 2026 Economic Census through various promotional tools, such as circular letters, video screens, billboards, and other information media.
“This support helps raise awareness among the public and business actors to participate actively and provide accurate data during the data collection process,” he said.
In addition to local government, he also appreciated media professionals as strategic partners in disseminating information about the 2026 Economic Census to the public.
“Active participation from all stakeholders will determine the quality of the census data, which serves as the foundation for formulating economic development policies and future business development,” Dadang concluded.