Economic Census to Run from 15 June to 31 August, Here Are the Enumerator Characteristics
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) will conduct the 2026 Economic Census (SE) for business actors from June to August. Census enumerators will carry out door-to-door data collection from one household and business to another, targeting respondents who are micro, small, and medium enterprise (UMK) actors, from 15 June to 31 August 2026 using the Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) method.
Census enumerators are not coming to collect debts or taxes. They are gathering basic data related to business activities and the socio-economic conditions of families. This data collection aims to understand the economic structure and business characteristics of a region.
During the census, respondents are expected to welcome the enumerators and provide answers according to the actual situation. Based on official information from BPS, the following are the characteristics of genuine 2026 Economic Census (SE) enumerators:
Enumerators wear complete attributes, including:
An identification card
A 2026 Economic Census (SE) vest
Enumerators carry an official assignment letter from BPS
What is the Economic Census?
The Economic Census is a complete data collection activity covering all business units and companies located in Indonesia, held every ten years in years ending with the digit 6. The resulting data will support strategic planning and decision-making, capture the latest economic trends, and help business actors identify business opportunities and challenges.
2026 Economic Census Implementation Schedule
- 1 May - 31 July 2026: Online SE 2026 Questionnaire Completion
During this period, large and medium-sized businesses and companies will receive a WhatsApp message or email to complete the questionnaire independently online.
- 15 June - 31 August 2026: Field Data Collection (Door to Door)
For all businesses and companies that have not received a WhatsApp message or email for independent completion, data collection will be carried out directly by SE 2026 enumerators.
Here is the list of information requested in the 2026 Economic Census:
Name
Address
Type of business
Business Identification Number (NIB)
Main activities and products
Business networks
Green economy implementation
Year of operation
Workforce
Expenditure value
Production, sales, and revenue value
For information, the confidentiality of business and company data is guaranteed by law. The census results will only be presented in the form of statistical data as aggregates.