Reasons Why Indonesians Are Quitting Their Jobs in 2024

Nabilah Muhamad 02/01/2026 16:15 WIB

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According to BPS data, 4.9% of the Indonesian population had stopped working in 2024. Some stopped due to expired contracts, unsatisfactory salaries, or to manage household affairs.

Proportion of Indonesian Population Aged 15 Years and Above Who Have Ever Stopped Working by Main Reason (2024)

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Proportion of Indonesian Population Aged 15 Years and Above Who Have Ever Stopped Working by Main Reason (2024)

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According to a report by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), 4.9% of Indonesia's population aged 15 years and above had stopped working in 2024.

Of this group, the majority, or 30.9%, stopped working due to the expiration of their employment period or contract.

Furthermore, 14.1% stopped working due to unsatisfactory income, 11% due to household duties, and 7.3% because they felt incompatible with the work environment.

Additionally, 3% stopped due to being affected by layoffs, 2.8% due to business cessation or bankruptcy, and 30.9% for other reasons.

When viewed by sector, the majority, or 35%, of residents who had stopped working came from the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors.

This was followed by the manufacturing industry sector at 13.2%; wholesale and retail trade at 13.1%; and construction at 12.2%.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."