These are the Provinces with the Highest Economic Growth in the First Half of 2019

Economic growth in the first semester of 2019 increased in 17 provinces compared to the previous period. North Maluku Province recorded the highest growth at 7.59%, driven by increased production in the basic metal industry due to the operation of a new smelter. Furthermore, there was a significant contribution from ferronickel production.

The next highest economic growth was achieved by North Kalimantan Province at 7.52%, Yogyakarta Special Region at 7.15%, and South Sulawesi at 7.01%. The drivers of economic growth in North Kalimantan were the construction of projects such as the Pertamina hospital in Tarakan, CPO industrial plants in Malinau and Nunukan, and the construction of the Sei Kayan Hydroelectric Power Plant. The increase in Yogyakarta Special Region was due to large-scale infrastructure development, such as the construction of the YIA Airport in Kulon Progo.

On the other hand, 17 provinces experienced a slowdown in economic growth. Papua experienced the deepest contraction at 21.45% year-on-year. This contraction was caused by the mining transition from open-pit mining to underground mining at the Grasberg Block Cave.