Balinese Residents' Income Hit Hard During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The paralysis of the tourism sector severely impacted Bali's economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is because the accommodation and food service sector is the largest contributor to the economy of this province, known as the "Island of Gods."

The halt in social activities in Bali also affected residents' income during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported that Bali's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) per capita at current prices (ADHB) was Rp50.38 million. This means that the income of Bali residents was Rp50.38 million per year.

Measured by GRDP per capita at constant 2010 prices (ADHK), the income of Bali residents decreased by 3.64% last year compared to the previous year. This is the second time this has happened during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This decline in residents' income is in line with Bali's economy, which recorded negative growth for two consecutive years. Bali's economy contracted by 2.47% last year and contracted by as much as 9.33% in 2020.

The standstill in the tourism sector caused Bali's transportation and warehousing sector to contract by 17.5% last year. The accommodation and food service sector also recorded negative growth of 10.5%, and electricity and gas supply contracted by 5.08%.

The easing of Covid-19 handling protocols and the peak of the annual G20 Summit could boost economic growth, including the tourism sector.

For information, the accommodation and food service sector contributes 16.6% to Bali's GRDP. This is the largest contribution compared to other sectors.