Central Java Government's Performance Achievements on 81st Anniversary

At the age of 81, Central Java Province recorded cumulative economic growth of 5.80% (c-to-c) in the first semester of 2026. This figure is above the national economic growth rate.

Based on data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the number of poor people in Central Java Province continues to decline. In March 2026, the figure was recorded at 3.29 million people, or 9.21% of the total population. This number decreased by 59,390 people compared to September 2025, and fell by 81,250 people compared to March 2025.

The Head of BPS Central Java, Ali Said, said that in percentage terms the poverty rate in Central Java experienced a decline in 2026. In March 2026 the figure became 9.21%. This was down 0.18% compared to September 2025, which was recorded at 9.39%, and reduced by 0.27% compared to March 2025, which was still at 9.48%.

“Central Java’s contribution to the economy of Java Island reached 14.50%, or 8.19% of the national economy. This places Central Java as the fourth-largest economic contributor nationally,” said Ali in a press release on Saturday (15/8/2026).

The surge in economic growth is also directly proportional to the investment activity and labour absorption in this province. Investment achievement in the first semester of 2026 reached Rp48.54 trillion. This realisation absorbed 213,217 workers with a total of 55,989 projects.

The Head of the Central Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP), Sakina Rosellasari, explained that the first semester 2026 realisation came from investment in the first quarter (January-March) of Rp23.02 trillion and the second quarter (April-June) of Rp25.53 trillion. According to her, the realisation in the second quarter increased by 10.88% compared to the previous quarter.

“Alhamdulillah, amidst geopolitical conditions that are not good, Central Java continues to grow and increase by 10.88% from the first quarter,” she said.

She said that investment performance in the first semester of 2026 was supported by foreign direct investment (PMA) of Rp25.92 trillion, or 53.40%, and domestic direct investment (PMDN) of Rp22.62 trillion, or 46.60%.

To promote investment, the Central Java Provincial Government has begun encouraging regions to develop industrial estates. This step is taken to support infrastructure availability and provide convenience for investors who invest in areas designated as industrial zones.

The Governor of Central Java, Ahmad Luthfi, stated that in developing Central Java he cannot work alone. Instead, collaboration with various parties is needed.

“So we have the spirit of collaborative government, because we cannot work alone,” said Luthfi.

He emphasised that collaboration with all parties is very important. One of them is with universities, both public and private.

“A governor is not a superman, but must use a super team in order to carry out development in our region. The province (Central Java) with 35 regencies/cities and all existing aspects, (therefore) collaborative government must be created,” he continued.

Therefore, he invited all parties, from regents and mayors, religious leaders, community leaders, businesspeople, academics, the public, and the media to collaborate in developing Central Java. Thus, the programmes launched truly have an impact on the community.

Luthfi stressed that the spirit of mutual cooperation, togetherness, and teamwork are values deeply rooted in Central Java and continue to be applied, including in encouraging investment and economic growth.

The Regional Secretary of Central Java, Sumarno, said that the theme of Central Java’s 81st Anniversary is ‘Gumregut Nyawiji’. This theme is drawn from Javanese philosophy meaning collaboration and mutual cooperation.

“The spirit is to build Central Java together. This is in line with the Governor’s direction, that we must collaborate with all parties,” he said.