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Caregivers, the Most Common Occupation Among Indonesian Migrant Workers in Q1 2026

Erlina Fury Santika 21/04/2026 15:52 WIB

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According to BP2MI data, the total number of Indonesian migrant workers in the first quarter of 2026 was 65,813. Nurses or caregivers dominated the group.

The Number of Indonesian Migrant Workers by Type of Work (January-March 2026)

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According to data from the Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency (BP2MI), the total number of Indonesian migrant workers reached 65,813 in the first quarter of 2026.

Of this number, female migrant workers dominated with a total of 38,517. Meanwhile, male migrant workers numbered 27,296.

BP2MI also noted that the most common type of work was caregiving, with a total of 15,056 people. This equates to 22.87% of the total Indonesian migrant workers.

Next, there are plantation workers, domestic workers, fishermen, and agricultural workers.

Here is a complete list of the types of work of Indonesian migrant workers in January-March 2026 or the first quarter of 2026:

Caregivers: 15,056 people
Plantation workers: 7,225 people
Domestic workers/PRT (house maid): 5,936 people
Production operators: 3,832 people
Industry workers: 3,430 people
General workers: 3,049 people
PRT and cooks: 1,300 people
Fishermen: 1,288 people
Babysitters (informal): 1,270 people
Elderly caregivers (informal): 1,112 people
Cooks: 891 people
Construction workers: 844 people
Female caregivers: 790 people
Agricultural workers: 551 people
Others: 16,058 people.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"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."

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