What Are the Most Pressing Issues in Indonesia Today?

Economic issues are currently the most important problem in Indonesia. According to an Indo Barometer survey, 16 percent of the population considers the national economy to be the main problem. This is followed by the price of basic necessities at 14.6 percent. Meanwhile, social issues such as religious and inter-group conflict (SARA) were chosen by 8.3 percent of respondents.

This survey was conducted from March 4–14, 2017, across 34 provinces throughout Indonesia, with 1,200 respondents. The margin of error used was ±3.0% at a 95% confidence level. Respondents were selected using multistage random sampling. Data was collected through direct face-to-face interviews using questionnaires.

Percentage of Respondents' Opinions on Indonesian Problems According to the 2017 Indo Barometer Survey