Investment in 2026 Reaches Rp498.8 Trillion, BKPM States It Absorbs 706,000 Workers in Early Year

REALTIMES – Indonesia’s investment performance in 2026 shows a positive trend at the beginning of the year. The latest data from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) records that Indonesia’s investment realisation reached Rp498.8 trillion in the first quarter of 2026.

This investment achievement in Indonesia serves as a strong signal that the national business climate remains attractive to investors, both domestic and foreign.

The Minister of Investment and Head of BKPM, Rosan Roeslani, emphasised that this realisation reflects solid growth compared to the same period in the previous year.

According to BKPM data, the investment realisation for 2026 from January to March experienced a 7.2% year-on-year growth.

Meanwhile, compared to the previous quarter, the figure also saw a slight increase of 0.4%.

Furthermore, Rosan Roeslani stated that Indonesia’s investment achievement in the first quarter has contributed around 24.4% to the total national investment target for 2026, set at Rp2,041.3 trillion.

Throughout the first quarter of 2026, the investment realisation successfully absorbed 706,569 workers. This number increased significantly by 18.9% compared to the same period last year.

In terms of investment sources, the composition between Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) and Domestic Direct Investment (PMDN) is relatively balanced.

PMA contributed Rp250.0 trillion or 50.1%, while PMDN reached Rp248.8 trillion or 49.9%. Both showed positive growth of 8.5% and 6.0% year-on-year, respectively.

Investment distribution is also even between Java and non-Java regions. Realisation in Java was recorded at Rp247.5 trillion or 49.6%, while non-Java was slightly higher at Rp251.3 trillion or 50.4%.