BPS Reports Indonesia's Gini Ratio Rises to 0.368 in March 2026

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that Indonesia’s Gini ratio reached 0.368 in March 2026. This figure increased by 0.005 points compared to September 2025, which was 0.363.

The Gini ratio has a value between 0 and 1, where a value closer to 0 indicates a more equal distribution of expenditure, while a value closer to 1 reflects a higher level of inequality.

“By region, the level of inequality in urban areas is recorded as higher than in rural areas,” said M. Edy Mahmud, Deputy for Balance Sheets and Statistical Analysis at BPS, on Wednesday (5/8/2026).

In March 2026, the Gini ratio in urban areas was recorded at 0.387, while in rural areas it was 0.296.

The Gini ratio in urban areas in March 2026 was recorded at 0.387, an increase compared to the September 2025 Gini ratio of 0.383, but a decrease compared to the March 2025 Gini ratio of 0.395.

Meanwhile, the Gini ratio in rural areas in March 2026 was recorded at 0.296, an increase compared to the September 2025 Gini ratio of 0.295, but a decrease compared to the March 2025 Gini ratio of 0.299.

“Compared to September 2025, the level of inequality in both urban and rural areas has increased,” Edy said.