Dampak Melambatnya Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Indonesia Di Kuartal Pertama

Summary

Indonesia's economic growth slowed to 4.87% in Q1 2025, marking the lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, Indonesia ranked second among G20 countries for growth, behind China. Layoffs have risen, with over 24,000 workers laid off by May 2025, primarily in manufacturing, wholesale, and retail sectors. The unemployment rate has increased, reaching 7.28 million. The government, under President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran, faces pressure to create jobs, with promises of millions of new jobs through investments and development projects, including the building of new cities.

Takeaways

• 😀 Indonesia's economic growth slowed to 4.87% in Q1 2025, marking its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic in Q3 2021.
• 😀 President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Raka Bubingraka took office in 2025, with an economic growth target of 5.2% for the year.
• 😀 Indonesia ranks second in economic growth among G20 countries for Q1 2025, just behind China, which grew by 5.4%.
• 😀 Despite a slower economy, Indonesia's growth outpaced Malaysia (4.4%) and Singapore (3.8%) in Q1 2025.
• 😀 The government hopes that the budget will start flowing in the next quarter to help sustain economic growth momentum.
• 😀 The economic slowdown has led to significant layoffs, with 24,000 workers losing jobs by May 2025, an increase from the previous year.
• 😀 The hardest-hit sectors by layoffs include manufacturing, wholesale/retail trade, and other services.
• 😀 The unemployment rate in Indonesia reached 7.28 million people by February 2025, reflecting an increase in unemployment from the previous year.
• 😀 There has been an increase in the workforce, with 3.59 million more people employed, although many still remain unemployed.
• 😀 During the 2024 presidential campaign, Prabowo and Gibran promised to create millions of jobs, including 19 million new jobs for the younger generation and women, with 5 million of those being green jobs.

Q & A

What was Indonesia's economic growth rate in the first quarter of 2025?

Indonesia's economic growth rate in the first quarter of 2025 was 4.87% annually.

What was the target economic growth for Indonesia in 2025, according to the State Budget?

The economic growth target for Indonesia in 2025, according to the State Budget, was 5.2%.

How does Indonesia's growth compare to other G20 countries in the first quarter of 2025?

Indonesia's economic growth of 4.87% in the first quarter of 2025 was the second-highest among G20 countries, after China's growth of 5.4%.

Which sectors in Indonesia experienced the most layoffs in 2025?

The sectors with the most layoffs in Indonesia in 2025 were the manufacturing industry, wholesale and retail trade, and other service industries.

How many people were laid off in Indonesia by May 2025?

By May 2025, 24,083 people had been laid off in Indonesia.

Which three provinces in Indonesia had the highest number of layoffs?

The three provinces with the most layoffs in Indonesia were Central Java, Jakarta, and Riau.

What was Indonesia's unemployment rate in February 2025?

Indonesia's unemployment rate in February 2025 was 7.28 million people, an increase of 83,450 compared to February 2024.

What did President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran promise during their 2024 election campaign?

During their 2024 election campaign, President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran promised to create 19 million jobs, including 5 million Green Jobs, and to build 13 new cities in Pantura, creating 3 million jobs.

How many people were expected to benefit from the creation of new jobs under the Prabowo-Gibran administration?

The creation of new jobs under the Prabowo-Gibran administration was expected to benefit 19 million people, with 5 million of those being Green Jobs.

What is the significance of Indonesia's demographic bonus in relation to its economic policies?

Indonesia's demographic bonus, which is approaching, is a key factor in the government's efforts to attract investment and create jobs, as the country aims to harness its large, youthful population for economic growth.