Purbaya Projects Indonesia's Economy Could Grow up to 5.7% in Q2 2026

Jakarta – Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has projected that national economic growth in the second quarter of 2026 will be able to reach 5.7%. He assured that the government still has room to boost economic activity in Q2 2026, considering the current period has only reached April 2026. “We will push towards that (5.7%). It’s not even the end of April yet. There are still May and June. Once April’s data is clear, we will see and provide further impetus to the economy,” Purbaya said in South Jakarta on Friday, 24 April 2026. He stated that the current rise in commodity prices does not necessarily slow down economic performance. Purbaya opined that the impact will greatly depend on the magnitude of the price increase and how broadly it affects public economic activities. He mentioned the surge in crude palm oil (CPO) prices as a potential pressure on the economy. Therefore, Purbaya said he would coordinate with relevant ministers to prevent significant pressure from rising oil prices on the national economy. If the economy appears to be slowing, Purbaya is prepared to provide stimulus from various angles to maintain growth momentum. “If it slows, I will give stimulus from various sides. It could be improving and strengthening the cash money again, or other measures,” he said. In addition, Purbaya also opened the possibility of accelerating the realisation of Ministry/Institution (K/L) spending that is still slow, so that funds can flow more quickly into the economic system. This step is considered one way to maintain the growth impetus in Q2. Overall, Purbaya assured that the policies to be issued will always consider the condition of the people. According to him, President Prabowo Subianto’s directive is to continue ensuring that economic policies remain people-oriented. Therefore, Purbaya continued, the government will optimise various policies in Ministries/Institutions, so that pro-people programmes can run faster and have a real impact on the economy.