FDI Reaches Rp 250 Trillion, BKPM Says Foreign Investors Still Trust Indonesia
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has affirmed that global investor confidence in Indonesia remains strong amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. This is reflected in the realisation of foreign direct investment (FDI), which reached Rp 250 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, representing 50.1% of the total national investment of Rp 498.8 trillion.
Ministry spokesperson Dendy Apriandi stated that the most appropriate indicator for measuring investor confidence is not merely financial market movements, but rather long-term foreign direct investment. According to Dendy, direct investment differs from capital flows in financial markets, which are relatively easily influenced by global sentiment. FDI represents a business decision that considers economic fundamentals, market prospects, regulatory certainty, and investment sustainability.
“Attracting investment is not an easy task amidst the current global geopolitical situation. The data shows that foreign investors remain interested in investing in Indonesia. This is reflected in the continued growth of investment realisation, including the contribution of foreign direct investment which reached 50.1% in the first quarter of 2026. This proves that global investor confidence in Indonesia is maintained,” Dendy said in a statement on Wednesday (1/7/2026).
BKPM data shows that FDI realisation in the first quarter of 2026 reached Rp 250 trillion, continuing an upward trend in recent years. The development of FDI realisation in the first quarter includes: 2022: Rp 147.2 trillion; 2023: Rp 177.0 trillion; 2024: Rp 204.4 trillion; 2025: Rp 230.4 trillion; and 2026: Rp 250.0 trillion. This consistent growth demonstrates that Indonesia remains one of the primary destinations for global investment.
BKPM noted the five countries with the largest investment value in Indonesia in the first quarter of 2026 were Singapore, Hong Kong, China, the United States, and Japan. The diversity of these investor origins is considered an indicator that Indonesia’s investment appeal remains strong amidst global competition.
Beyond increasing investment value, Dendy emphasised that the benefits of FDI are also felt through job creation and economic growth across various regions. Throughout the first quarter of 2026, investment realisation successfully absorbed 706,570 Indonesian workers, while simultaneously strengthening strategic sectors that provide added value to the national economy. “More importantly, investment is not only reflected in the financial market, but also flows into strategic sectors that increase added value, create jobs, and drive economic growth. That is the real benefit of investment felt by the community,” Dendy explained.
Going forward, the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM stated it will continue to strengthen the investment climate through licensing simplification, enhancing business certainty, and reinforcing downstreaming policies to keep Indonesia competitive as a global investment destination. “Today’s investment determines the future of the next generation. Therefore, let us together maintain an increasingly friendly investment climate so that investment continues to grow and contribute to national economic growth,” Dendy concluded.