In 2021, the economies of Maluku and Papua surged by 10.09%.

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that Indonesia's economic growth was 3.69% (year-on-year) in 2021. Growth occurred in almost all sectors, with the highest growth in the Health and Social Activities sector at 10.46%, followed by Information and Communication at 6.81%.

Indonesia's economic structure in 2021 was dominated by provinces on Java Island, which contributed 57.89% to the economy. This was followed by Sumatra Island at 21.7%, Kalimantan Island at 8.25%, Sulawesi Island at 6.89%, Bali and Nusa Tenggara Islands at 2.78%, and Maluku and Papua Islands at 2.49%.

In terms of growth, the highest year-on-year growth occurred in the Maluku and Papua Islands group, reaching 10.09%. This was followed by Sulawesi Island at 5.67%, Java Island at 3.66%, and Sumatra and Kalimantan Islands at 3.18%.

Meanwhile, the group of provinces in Bali and Nusa Tenggara, whose economy is heavily influenced by tourism activities, only grew by 0.07%.

The rapid economic growth in Maluku and Papua was due to several factors. Maluku's economic growth was influenced by metal ore mining activities, such as nickel, gold, and silver. Papua's growth, meanwhile, was supported by copper, gold, and the holding of the National Sports Week (PON).

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