Jember's Economic Growth Hits 6.35%, Outpaces East Java and National Figures
Economic growth in Jember Regency reached 6.35% in the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).
Acting Head of the Jember Communication and Informatics Office, Gatot Triyono, stated that this achievement not only places Jember at the forefront of the Sekar Kijang area but also sees it exceeding the economic growth rates of both East Java Province and the nation.
“Jember’s success in reaching 6.35% is tangible proof of responsive governance. The main factor driving this significant leap is the strong commitment of the local government in implementing targeted budget management, along with the effective and efficient execution of work programmes on the ground,” Gatot said in a written statement on Wednesday (10/6/2026).
He explained that Jember’s economic dominance in Q1 stands out starkly when compared with macro indicators from other regions and the aggregate figures for the province and central government.
“Jember’s growth of 6.35% holds a significant lead of 0.74 points above the national growth figure of 5.61%, and exceeds East Java’s provincial growth rate of 5.96% by a margin of 0.39 points,” he said.
“Jember has successfully outperformed neighbouring regencies in the former Besuki Residency area and its vicinity. Jember leads ahead of Banyuwangi at 6.14%, Lumajang at 5.89%, Situbondo at 5.50%, and Bondowoso at 5.42%,” he added.
He noted that this achievement results from a budget intervention strategy focused on productive sectors. The accelerated realisation of the regional budget from the start of the year, combined with bureaucratic efficiency, ensured that every rupiah of regional spending directly impacted economic circulation at the grassroots level.
“The effective implementation of programmes in food security, MSME stimulus, and the acceleration of strategic infrastructure has successfully stimulated the aggregate purchasing power of Jember’s community. These targeted policies have proven capable of minimising economic bottlenecks and creating a highly vibrant regional investment climate,” he stated.
He concluded that with this Q1 performance, Jember Regency has now officially taken the baton as the main economic locomotive driving growth in the eastern part of East Java. “The Jember Regency Government is committed to maintaining the rhythm of accountable budget management and the acceleration of effective programmes so that this positive trend remains consistent, and even improves, in the coming quarters.”