Indonesia's 2026 Economic Census to Include Digital Businesses

Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is expanding the scope of its 2026 Economic Census to encompass digital economy businesses, a significant first for the decennial survey. The census, officially launched in Yogyakarta, will now include all economic actors, even those operating solely online.

Dadang Hardiawan, Chief Inspector of BPS, highlighted the novelty of this inclusion. "In the 2026 Economic Census, it is special because it covers agricultural business fields, including the digital economy. This is something new; perhaps 10 years ago, it did not exist," he stated during the launch event in Palu. The initiative aims to capture a more comprehensive picture of Indonesia's economic landscape.

The SE2026, as it is known, is a strategic undertaking conducted every ten years to map the nation's economic structure and characteristics down to the regional level. Field data collection is slated to run from June 15 to August 31, 2026. BPS will deploy 3,210 officers to survey approximately 1.5 million business entities in Central Sulawesi alone.

Authorities are urging public cooperation, with Governor Anwar Hafid of Central Sulawesi reading a declaration of commitment to the census's integrity. Residents are encouraged to participate actively by welcoming census officers, providing accurate data, and trusting that their information will be kept confidential, as guaranteed by law. The BPS emphasizes that this census is mandated by law and crucial for generating quality economic data.

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In the 2026 Economic Census, it is special because it covers agricultural business fields, including the digital economy. This is something new; perhaps 10 years ago, it did not exist.