Economic Census Officers Visiting Homes? Here's What You Need to Do
Recently, a number of residents have shared experiences of being visited by officers claiming to be from the Economic Census. This has led some members of the public to question whether these visits are genuinely part of the government’s official data collection. Referring to information released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), visits by 2026 Economic Census officers are indeed underway across various regions of Indonesia. The data collection is being carried out from 15 June to 31 August 2026.
According to Indonesia Baik, official BPS officers are conducting direct visits to homes during the implementation of the 2026 Economic Census. During the data collection, officers are tasked with recording basic data related to business activities and the socio-economic conditions of families. BPS has emphasised that the officers’ visits are not for debt collection, tax collection, or any other purpose outside the census implementation.
BPS stated that the 2026 census is an Economic Census conducted every ten years. The programme aims to provide basic data on all economic activities by recording business actors in Indonesia, offering a snapshot of the national economic condition. The census targets all non-agricultural business actors, both individuals and business entities. Data collection covers various types of businesses, from online businesses and home-based enterprises to shops and large corporations across all regions of Indonesia.
The results of the 2026 Economic Census will produce an economic map of Indonesia, sectoral analyses based on business scale and region, as well as various studies, including those on the digital economy and environmental economics. This data will serve as the basis for policy formulation and strategic decision-making, while also helping business actors identify opportunities and challenges.
To avoid individuals falsely claiming to be census officers, the public is advised to recognise the official identification of officers before providing information. Official officers will wear 2026 Economic Census attributes or vests, carry an assignment letter from BPS, and possess an official identity card or identification badge. They are tasked with conducting data collection and interviews related to business activities and will behave politely and professionally while maintaining the confidentiality of respondents’ data. BPS also reminds the public not to hesitate to ask officers to show their official identification before the data collection process begins.
If the visiting officer has shown official identification, the public is encouraged to welcome them and provide the necessary information according to the census questions. If still in doubt, residents should ask the officer to show their identity card and official assignment letter from BPS. This step is important to ensure the officer is genuinely part of the 2026 Economic Census implementation. Furthermore, respondents should answer the officers’ questions honestly according to their actual business conditions. Public participation is crucial so that the data collected by BPS is accurate and can be used as a basis for formulating various economic policies. The 2026 Economic Census will run until 31 August 2026. Therefore, if a home or business premises is visited by an official BPS officer during this period, the public is expected to welcome them and support the smooth running of the data collection process.