West Java, the Largest Foreign Investment Destination in Indonesia in the First Quarter of 2026

According to data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), foreign direct investment (FDI) in Indonesia reached Rp250 trillion in the first quarter of 2026.

The value increased by 8.5% compared to the first quarter of last year (year-on-year), and accounted for 50.1% of the total investment inflows into Indonesia during this period.

West Java became the largest destination for foreign investment, with a realization of US$3.1 billion, or 20.2% of total FDI.

Here are the 5 provinces with the largest FDI realizations nationwide in the first quarter of 2026:

• West Java: US$3.1 billion

• Jakarta: US$1.9 billion

• Central Sulawesi: US$1.8 billion

• North Maluku: US$1.3 billion

• Riau Islands: US$0.9 billion

When viewed by sector, the largest inflow of foreign investment in Indonesia during this period was into the basic metals industry, metal goods, excluding machinery and equipment, which accounted for 24.5% of total FDI.

Next in order were other services (14.2%); mining (7.1%); housing, industrial parks, and offices (6.2%); and electricity, gas, and water (6.1%).