Indonesia Needs Rp8.6 Trillion to Boost Economic Growth by 2027

Indonesia’s government-targeted economic growth of 5.8-6.5% by 2027 is estimated to require around Rp8.6 trillion in financing. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is urging regions across Indonesia to explore new financing opportunities to support this.

‘Looking at the 2027 economic growth target, data from the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) indicates Indonesia requires a substantial amount for financing to support our economic growth sectors, possibly around Rp8.6 trillion,’ said OJK Commissioner Chairperson Friderica Widyasari Dewi at the National Conference on Regional Economic Development (KNPED) in Jakarta on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Friderica, commonly known as Kiki, explained that robust economic growth is partly due to regional economic development contributions. For instance, the first-quarter 2026 economic growth of 5.61% year-on-year, which is high amid global volatility, was supported by regional economic development.

‘Future strategic agendas should strengthen the financial services sector’s role as an accelerator of regional economic growth through more inclusive, productive, and targeted financing, particularly in locally-potential-driven key sectors,’ she said.

Kiki further noted that Indonesia’s current economic growth remains below the potential level required to upgrade the country to developed nation status. Achieving this requires more robust and new growth engines, supported by deep and diverse financing bases, while maintaining consumer and public confidence.

‘In this context, the financial services sector is required to play a more strategic role, not merely as an investment vehicle for the public but also as a primary alternative source of long-term financing to support national economic growth,’ she added.