Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves dip slightly in July 2026

Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves saw a marginal decrease, standing at $145.3 billion at the end of July 2026, down from $145.6 billion in June. Bank Indonesia (BI) attributed this slight decline primarily to government payments for foreign debt and the issuance of global bonds, alongside BI's own interventions to stabilize the rupiah against rising global financial market uncertainties.

Despite the decrease, BI emphasized that the current reserve level remains robust. The $145.3 billion is equivalent to financing approximately 5.5 months of imports or 5.3 months of imports combined with government foreign debt payments. This level comfortably exceeds the international adequacy standard of around three months of imports.

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Posisi cadangan devisa Indonesia pada akhir Juli 2026 tetap terjaga sebesar 145,3 miliar dolar AS, relatif stabil dibandingkan dengan posisi akhir Juni 2026 sebesar 145,6 miliar dolar AS

"Bank Indonesia assesses that these foreign exchange reserves are capable of supporting external sector resilience, as well as maintaining macroeconomic and financial system stability," stated Ramdan Denny Prakoso, Head of BI's Communication Department. This indicates confidence in the nation's ability to weather external economic shocks.

Looking ahead, BI remains optimistic about the resilience of Indonesia's external sector. This outlook is supported by the adequate foreign exchange reserves and anticipated foreign capital inflows, driven by positive investor perceptions of the national economy's prospects and attractive investment returns. BI also pledged to continue collaborating with the government to bolster external resilience and support sustainable economic growth.

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Posisi cadangan devisa tersebut mampu mendukung ketahanan sektor eksternal, serta menjaga stabilitas makroekonomi dan sistem keuangan