BPS Urges Honest Responses for 2026 Economic Census
The Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has stated that public honesty in providing information regarding economic activities is a determining factor in the success of the 2026 Economic Census. Consequently, the public is urged to be truthful when census officers arrive to conduct data collection.
“The success of the 2026 Economic Census is the responsibility of all elements of society and depends heavily on the honesty of the public in providing information regarding the economic activities being conducted,” said the Head of BPS RI, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, in Bandar Lampung on Saturday (27/06/2026).
She continued, noting that the success of the Economic Census is also measured by ensuring that no businesses or households are missed during the data collection process by officers.
“Everyone must be recorded without exception. Let us work together to ensure that not a single business is overlooked, because every economic activity, no matter how small, holds significant importance for our economy, the economy of Lampung, and the economy of Indonesia,” she said.
She also expressed appreciation and encouragement to the 2026 Economic Census officers who will be deployed across the Lampung region. A total of 8,619 census officers will be deployed to conduct data collection across 15 regencies/cities in Lampung Province.
“Field officers are the spearhead of the 2026 Economic Census success. Therefore, we invite all officers to carry out their mandate with full responsibility, integrity, and dedication,” she said.
She expressed hope that the 2026 Economic Census would produce accurate, complete, and high-quality data to serve as a basis for drafting economic development policies, while also acting as a foundation for strengthening regional competitiveness and improving public welfare.
“Through collaboration between the public, the government, and all census officers, the implementation of the 2026 Economic Census is expected to present a complete picture of Lampung’s economic condition, which will serve as an important foundation for Indonesia’s economic development in the future,” she concluded.