Economic Census 2026: Data to Strengthen MSMEs and Improve Public Welfare

The Economic Census 2026 (SE2026) is an effort to collect data on all business activities in Indonesia to obtain a complete picture of the condition and development of the business world. The resulting data serves as an important basis for the government in formulating more targeted economic development policies and programmes.

For micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) players, the benefits of SE2026 can be felt through various business empowerment programmes. Complete and up-to-date data helps the government identify the characteristics, needs, and challenges faced by business actors in each region. Consequently, various business support programmes can be designed according to the conditions faced by the community.

The results of SE2026 also support efforts to expand access to financing for business actors. Through census data, the government can obtain an overview of business potential that needs to be encouraged to grow faster. This information becomes one of the bases for designing financing and mentoring programmes, so that more business actors have the opportunity to develop their businesses.

Furthermore, SE2026 data helps the government develop training programmes that are more suited to the needs of business actors. The need for skills improvement, business management, utilisation of digital technology, and product development can be mapped more effectively. Appropriate training will help business actors increase productivity and competitiveness.

Another benefit of SE2026 is the availability of more complete information on business activities in various regions. This data helps the government understand the patterns of distribution of goods and services and identify regions with economic potential to be further developed. This information is important to support the smooth running of economic activities and equitable development between regions.

SE2026 data is also an important source of information for the education, research, and development planning sectors. Academics, researchers, business actors, and local governments can utilise it to understand economic dynamics, identify business opportunities, and formulate more effective development programmes.

Ultimately, SE2026 is not merely a data collection activity. Every piece of information provided by the public and business actors will become part of the basis for Indonesia’s economic development decision-making. Accurate data helps the government see which business sectors are growing, which sectors require support, and what economic opportunities can be developed in the future.