Medan— Indonesia’s economy grew by 5.47 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, up from 5.29 percent in the second quarter. The figures were presented in an official government publication released on 5 November 2026.

On the expenditure side, household consumption grew by 5.04 percent year-on-year and remained an important component of domestic economic activity. Government consumption increased by 8.95 percent, while investment, measured as Gross Fixed Capital Formation, grew by 6.06 percent. Exports also recorded growth of 4.59 percent.

On the production side, manufacturing, one of the major contributors to gross domestic product (GDP), expanded by 5.87 percent. Several service sectors also posted growth, including accommodation and food services at 11.22 percent, financial services at 8.47 percent, and transportation and warehousing at 8.03 percent.

These figures highlight the roles of domestic demand, investment, and production activity in sustaining economic momentum. For businesses, developments in consumption and investment can inform decisions on production, marketing, inventory management, and business expansion.

For academics and students in economics and business, the latest figures provide material for examining the relationships between consumption, investment, industrial activity, and economic growth. Further analysis is still needed to assess how broadly the benefits of growth are shared, as well as the quality of employment and household purchasing power.
This topic is aligned with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through its focus on economic performance and business activity, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through the role of manufacturing and investment in strengthening productive capacity.

  • Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Perekonomian, siaran pers 5 November 2026: https://ekon.go.id/publikasi/detail/7201/ekonomi-indonesia-triwulan-iii-2026-tumbuh-547-fundamental-kuat-jaga-momentum-pertumbuhan
  • Bank Indonesia, ringkasan pertumbuhan ekonomi triwulan III-2026: https://www.bi.go.id/id/iru/highlight-news/Pages/Ekonomi-Indonesia-Triwulan-III-2026-Tumbuh-5%2C47-persen.aspx