Unemployment Rate in Indonesia increased to 4.85 percent in the third quarter of 2025 from 4.76 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about Indonesia Unemployment Rate

• Indonesia Unemployment Rate dropped to 4.85% in Aug 2025, from the previously reported figure of 4.91% in Aug 2024.
• Indonesia Unemployment Rate is updated yearly, available from Aug 1984 to Aug 2025, with an average rate of 9.86%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.24% in Aug 2005 and a record low of 1.62% in Aug 1984.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistics Indonesia.
• In the latest reports, Indonesia Population reached 281.60 million people in Dec 2024.

This statistic shows the unemployment rate in Indonesia from 1999 to 2024. In 2024, the unemployment rate in Indonesia was at approximately 3.3 percent. Indonesia's population and economy The Republic of Indonesia is a sovereign state archipelago in Southeast Asia, composed of more than 17,000 islands. In 2010, Indonesia's total population amounted to more than 237 million people. It is estimated to reach more than 255 million people by 2015. Indonesia is among the the thirty largest countries in the world (in terms of geographical area) and also among the countries with the largest population, behind China, India, and the USA. Better living conditions, better health care, and a growing economy in Indonesia are fundamental for the growing population. Nowadays, Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia, has more than 9.5 million inhabitants. Indonesia's economy has seen major improvements over the past years, and the country is one of the frontrunners here as well: Estimated to be around 856 billion U.S. dollars, Indonesia had one of largest gross domestic products worldwide in 2014. As a result of the prospering economy, unemployment in the country is rapidly decreasing. as can be seen above. Between 2005 and 2014, the unemployment rate in Indonesia decreased by more than 5 percent.

Graph and download economic data for Youth Unemployment Rate for Indonesia (SLUEM1524ZSIDN) from 1991 to 2024 about Indonesia, 15 to 24 years, unemployment, and rate.

As of February 2025, Papua had the highest unemployment rate among provinces in Indonesia, at around ***** percent. The Riau Islands followed closely at approximately *** percent.

Tingkat Pengangguran Indonesia dilaporkan sebesar 4.85 % pada 2025. Rekor ini turun dibanding sebelumnya yaitu 4.91 % untuk 2024. Data Tingkat Pengangguran Indonesia diperbarui tahunan, dengan rata-rata 9.86 % dari 1984 sampai 2025, dengan 42 observasi. Data ini mencapai angka tertinggi sebesar 11.24 % pada 2005 dan rekor terendah sebesar 1.62 % pada 1984. Data Tingkat Pengangguran Indonesia tetap berstatus aktif di CEIC dan dilaporkan oleh Statistics Indonesia. Data dikategorikan dalam Indonesia Global Database – Table ID.G: Unemployment Statistics: Unemployment Rate.

The youth unemployment rate in Indonesia was 13.14 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the youth unemployment rate rose by 5.3 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) in Indonesia was reported at 3.3 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Indonesia - Unemployment, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: 15 Years or over for Indonesia (LRUNTTTTIDQ156N) from Q1 2005 to Q3 2015 about 15 years +, Indonesia, unemployment, and rate.

The rate of unemployment in Jakarta was **** percent as of February 2024, indicating a decrease from the same period in the previous year. The majority of people in Jakarta are employed in the wholesale, transportation and other services industries, respectively.

Quarterly dataset of the Indonesia Unemployment Rate, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1982-12-31 to 2025-09-30. Available for free download in CSV format.

Unemployment and Employment Dataset in Indonesia: Tracking Workforce Trends from 2011 to 2023 by BPS. Check out the updated version by clicking on the link below. Link: https://www.bps.go.id/indicator/6/1953/1/jumlah-dan-persentase-penduduk-bekerja-dan-pengangguran.html

The number of unemployed persons in Indonesia decreased to 7195000 in 2024 from 7989275 in 2023. This dataset provides - Indonesia Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Male: 15 Years or over for Indonesia (LRUNTTMAIDA156N) from 2008 to 2008 about 15 years +, Indonesia, males, unemployment, and rate.

Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Java: West data was reported at 8.170 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.220 % for 2017. Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Java: West data is updated yearly, averaging 9.830 % from Aug 1996 (Median) to 2018, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.730 % in 2005 and a record low of 6.548 % in 1997. Indonesia Unemployment Rate: Java: West data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.GBA023: Unemployment Rate: by Province.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Male: 15 Years or over for Indonesia (LRUNTTMAIDQ156N) from Q1 2008 to Q1 2009 about 15 years +, Indonesia, males, unemployment, and rate.

Historical dataset showing Indonesia unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Female: 15 Years or over for Indonesia (LFUNTTFEIDQ647N) from Q1 2008 to Q1 2009 about 15 years +, Indonesia, females, and unemployment.

The unemployment rate in Bali was around **** percent as of August 2024, indicating a decrease from the same period in the previous year. The majority of Balinese people are employed in the agriculture, wholesale, and manufacturing sectors, respectively.

As of February 2025, the number of unemployed people in Indonesia was at approximately **** million, indicating an increase of around ****** people compared to the same period in the previous year. The number of unemployment in the country significantly increased in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.