Jakarta, June 29, 2026 – The Ministry of Creative Economy (Ekraf) and Statistics Indonesia (BPS) have officially launched the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026) for the Creative Economy Sector. The initiative aims to strengthen the country's creative economy database as a foundation for developing more targeted and evidence-based policies.
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya (center) signs a commemorative vinyl alongside Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar (left) and Head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti (right) to officially launch the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026) for the Creative Economy Sector in Jakarta, Monday (June 29, 2026). The initiative marks a collaboration between the Ministry of Creative Economy and Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, emphasized that reliable data serves as strategic infrastructure for national development.
"Data is essential infrastructure for both government and non-government stakeholders. The 2026 Economic Census is therefore a major investment in the nation's future. Accurate data will lead to sound policies, unlock new opportunities to accelerate the creative economy, and support Indonesia's journey toward a just, prosperous, and equitable society," Muhaimin said during the launch of the 2026 Economic Census for the Creative Economy Sector in Jakarta on Monday (June 29).
Echoing this view, Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that SE2026 represents an important opportunity to comprehensively map Indonesia's creative economy potential.
Photo: Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
"With more comprehensive and reliable data, the government, industry associations, academics, and business communities can collaborate more effectively to position the creative economy as a new engine of national economic growth," the Minister said.
According to the 2025 Creative Economy Statistics released by BPS, the creative economy's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached Rp1,757.87 trillion in 2025, growing by 6.86 percent, outperforming Indonesia's overall economic growth of 5.11 percent. The sector also employed approximately 27.4 million workers, accounting for 18.7 percent of the country's total workforce.
"From the very beginning, we have believed that comprehensive creative economy data is essential. It serves as the foundation for government policymaking while also providing valuable references for industry associations and stakeholders in developing Indonesia's creative economy ecosystem," the Minister added.
Meanwhile, Head of Statistics Indonesia Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti stated that creative economy statistics will continue to be updated regularly. She emphasized that active participation from creative economy businesses is key to producing high-quality data that accurately reflects the nation's economic landscape.
Photo: Bureau of Communications, Ministry of Creative Economy/Creative Economy Agency.
"The Economic Census is like a medical check-up for Indonesia's economy. When we have complete and accurate data, we can formulate more effective policies. We therefore encourage all business operators to provide accurate information. There is no need to worry, as the confidentiality of all submitted data is fully protected under existing laws and regulations," Amalia said.
The launch event also featured the presentation of the 2025 Creative Economy Statistics publication. As part of the collaboration between the Ministry of Creative Economy and BPS, the program continued with a socialization session and a joint completion of the census questionnaire by representatives from various creative economy subsector associations.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
