World Bank puts Indonesia's poverty rate at 8.5 per cent with growth projected at 4.8 per cent through 2027

19 October 2026

The World Bank's country overview for Indonesia says the economy grew by 5 per cent in the first half of 2025, citing its Indonesia Economic Prospects report.
Annual growth is projected at 4.8 per cent through 2027, while the government aims to grow at eight per cent by 2029.
As of March 2025 the official poverty rate was 8.5 per cent, with about 23.9 million people below the national poverty line, 1.4 million fewer than in March 2024.
Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country, with a labour force of about 143 million.
Labour force participation is roughly 55 per cent for women and 83 per cent for men.
Under the INEY programme, stunting fell from 30.8 per cent in 2018 to 19.8 per cent in 2024.