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Unemployment in Indonesia Decreased in Early 2026

Adi Ahdiat 05/05/2026 14:25 WIB

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According to the BPS report, the number and percentage of unemployment in Indonesia in February 2026 decreased compared to last year.

The Number and Rate of Open Unemployment in Indonesia (February 2017-February 2026)

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The Number and Rate of Open Unemployment in Indonesia (February 2017-February 2026)

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According to a report from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), there were approximately 7.24 million unemployed people in Indonesia in February 2026.

The number decreased by around 35,000 people, or a 0.48% drop compared to February last year.

In terms of proportion, the national unemployment rate has also decreased.

Previously, in February 2025, the proportion of unemployed people reached 4.76% of the total workforce in Indonesia.

Then in February 2026, the proportion decreased to 4.68%.

The unemployment percentage in February 2026 is the lowest in the last decade, as shown in the graph.

This unemployment data represents the group of residents aged 15 and above who meet the following criteria:

Not working and are looking for a job;
Not working and are preparing for a new business venture;
Have been accepted for a job/are ready to start a business but have not yet started working/doing business; or
Not working and feel it's impossible to get a job (despair).

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

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