Central Java’s economy has demonstrated robust and sustained performance, establishing a strong foundation as the region heads into 2026. Data from Bank Indonesia (BI) indicates that the regional economy has successfully maintained its solid growth trajectory, even surpassing the national average.
In the third quarter of 2025, Central Java's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) expanded by 5.37% year-on-year (YoY), a rate higher than the national growth of 5.04% (YoY). This strong momentum is attributed to effective synergy and collaboration among the Provincial Government, Bank Indonesia, the business community, and the public. Investor confidence remains notably strong, with investment realization reaching Rp 66.13 trillion through September 2025.
Looking ahead, the region is strategically focused on accelerating industrial transformation through platforms like the KERIS (Economic, Trade, Investment, and Tourism Corridor). This initiative targets expansion in key sectors, including manufacturing, textiles, footwear, furniture, and renewable energy. Furthermore, coordinated efforts have successfully kept inflation within the central target range of 2.5% ± 1%. The digital economy also continues to be a crucial driver, evidenced by over 8.09 million QRIS users and nearly one billion non-cash transactions recorded until October 2025.
For 2026, Central Java's economy is projected to grow positively, estimated to be within the range of 4.9% to 5.7%. Continued cross-sector collaboration is recognized as the essential strategy for reinforcing the region's economic resilience and sustaining this impressive upward growth.
