Key facts
- President Prabowo Subianto is confident Indonesia's economy can grow 6% in 2026.
- This optimism is supported by strong investment realization and economic momentum.
- Investment realization in 2025 was Rp1,931 trillion, creating 2.7 million jobs.
- Investment realization in H1 2026 was Rp1,010 trillion, creating 1.4 million jobs.
- Prabowo stated that economic growth must translate into tangible welfare improvements for the public.
- He emphasized the need for food security and ensuring no citizens go hungry.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism about the nation's economic prospects, targeting 6% growth for 2026. He highlighted strong investment realization and economic momentum as key drivers, noting that the first quarter and first half of 2026 saw the highest growth rates in 13 years.
During his State of the Nation address on August 14, 2026, Prabowo cited investment realization figures of Rp1,931 trillion in 2025, which generated 2.7 million jobs, and Rp1,010 trillion in the first half of 2026, creating 1.4 million jobs. He also mentioned plans to increase dividends from state-owned enterprises to fund economic initiatives and potential acquisitions of foreign companies.
However, Prabowo emphasized that economic growth and investment are not ends in themselves. He asserted that every investment must yield tangible benefits for the public, particularly those in lower income brackets, by creating jobs and improving quality of life. He also stressed the importance of food security, stating that as a G20 member, Indonesia cannot tolerate hunger among its citizens.