Indonesia's BPS uses three methods for 2026 Economic Census

Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is employing a multi-pronged data collection strategy for its 2026 Economic Census, utilizing three distinct methods to ensure comprehensive coverage and data accuracy. The census, which runs from June 15 to August 31, 2026, aims to capture a wide spectrum of economic activities across the nation.

The three primary methods are Computer Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI), where respondents complete questionnaires online; Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI), involving interviews conducted via phone; and Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI), which entails direct visits from census officers to businesses and households. This blended approach is designed to accommodate the varying characteristics of respondents and optimize the efficiency of the data collection process.

Windhiarso Ponco Adi, the Head of the 2026 Economic Census at BPS, explained that the selection of methods is tailored to the specific needs of different respondents. "Data collection is carried out through three methods. Some fill it out online themselves via CAWI, some are interviewed by phone using CATI, and some are visited directly by officers via CAPI," he stated in Jakarta. The census covers everything from micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) to traditional markets, eateries, grocery stores, and large corporations, ensuring a detailed snapshot of Indonesia's economic landscape.

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Data collection is carried out through three methods. Some fill it out online themselves via CAWI, some are interviewed by phone using CATI, and some are visited directly by officers via CAPI.