BPS Records Significant Increase in International and Domestic Tourist Visits in March 2026

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded a significant increase in visits by international tourists (wisman) and movements by domestic tourists (wisnus) in March 2026.

BPS Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics, Ateng Hartono, stated in Jakarta on Monday that the number of wisman visits in March 2026 reached 1.09 million, an increase of 10.50 per cent compared to the same period the previous year.

Cumulatively, from January to March 2026, the number of wisman visits totalled 3.44 million, growing 8.62 per cent year-on-year compared to the same period in 2025.

“Wisman visits from January to March 2026 represent the highest achievement since 2020,” he said.

By nationality, tourists from Malaysia remained the largest contributors to visits to Indonesia, with 186,530 visits or 17.14 per cent of the total wisman.

Furthermore, he noted that not only wisman but also domestic tourist movements showed a sharp increase. BPS recorded 126.34 million wisnus trips in March 2026, a 42.10 per cent jump compared to March 2025.

Cumulatively, total wisnus trips from January to March 2026 reached 319.51 million, up 13.14 per cent from the same period the previous year.

This surge, according to him, aligns with increased public mobility during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah period, with all modes of transport recording higher passenger numbers during that time.

He mentioned that rail transport recorded the highest number of passengers at 48.14 million people, up 17.76 per cent from March 2025. Meanwhile, domestic air transport served 5.62 million passengers, an increase of 32.35 per cent.

Increases also occurred in domestic sea transport, reaching 3.12 million passengers or up 26.72 per cent, as well as international air transport with 1.54 million passengers, growing 8.14 per cent.

Ferry transport recorded a surge of 72.73 per cent, with a total of 7.06 million passengers.