Breaking News! State Budget Deficit of Rp 240 Trillion at End of March 2026
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) recorded that the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) experienced a deficit of Rp 240.1 trillion or 0.93% of GDP on 31 March 2026.
“This position remains very well-maintained, measured, and in accordance with the design of the 2026 APBN. Budget financing is also managed prudently, efficiently, and flexibly in line with financial market dynamics,” stated the Head of the Bureau of Communication and Information Services, Deni Surjantoro, in the APBN KITA release on Thursday (30/4/2026).
The Ministry of Finance claims that the APBN performance up to 31 March 2026 demonstrates that Indonesia’s fiscal foundation remains strong, healthy, and effective. The APBN continues to be present in safeguarding the resilience of the national economy, supporting the public, and ensuring that the development agenda runs consistently.
In detail, state revenues reached Rp 574.9 trillion or 18.2% of the APBN. This figure grew by 10.5% (year-on-year), indicating that the state’s revenue capacity remains well-maintained amid global challenges.
Meanwhile, Deni explained that tax revenues reached Rp 462.7 trillion or 17.2% of the APBN target. This realisation grew by 14.3% (year-on-year). Within it, tax receipts were realised at Rp 394.8 trillion or 16.7% of the APBN, with very strong growth of 20.7% (year-on-year).
This growth was supported by improvements in business activities, supportive commodity prices, increased taxpayer compliance, and ongoing strengthening of digital transformation in tax administration. Meanwhile, Customs and Excise Receipts reached Rp 67.9 trillion or 20.2% of the APBN, although still experiencing a contraction of 12.6% (year-on-year).
“This achievement provides an important contribution in supporting state revenues, while also aiding the management of trade and protection of the domestic industry,” said Deni.
For Non-Tax State Revenues (PNBP), they reached Rp 112.1 trillion or 24.4% of the APBN. Although experiencing normalisation compared to the previous year, this level still shows a good contribution to the structure of state revenues.
State expenditure realisation reached Rp 815.0 trillion or 21.2% of the APBN, growing 31.4% (year-on-year) much faster than the previous year. This acceleration shows that the APBN is moving quickly from the start of the year to maintain economic growth momentum.
On the Central Government Expenditure (BPP) side, Deni revealed a realisation of Rp 610.3 trillion (19.4% of the APBN). This reflects the acceleration of the implementation of national priority work programmes, ministerial/institutional spending, social protection, and various programmes that directly reach the public.
Meanwhile, Transfers to Regions (TKD) were realised at Rp 204.8 trillion (29.5% of the APBN). The government continues to ensure synergy between central and regional levels so that public services, regional infrastructure development, education, health, and strengthening of the local economy run optimally.
Deni emphasised that priority work programmes are directed to run effectively and have an impact that benefits the wider community. As of 27 April 2026, the Family Hope Programme (PKH) has been realised at Rp 70.2 trillion, reaching 61.96 million beneficiaries, and has involved 27,735 service providers.