No.28/230/DKom
The latest Business Survey conducted by Bank Indonesia indicates that business activity was maintained in the third quarter of 2026. This was reflected by positive performance across all sectors, with a Weighted Net Balance (WNB) of 11.46%. Stronger performance was recorded in several sectors, including Manufacturing, followed by Public Administration, Defence and Compulsory Social Security, Electricity and Gas Supply, Construction and Real Estate.
Production capacity utilisation in the third quarter of 2026 was maintained at 73.75%. Higher production capacity utilisation was recorded in several sectors, particularly the Manufacturing, Electricity and Gas Supply, as well as Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities. In general, corporate financial conditions improved in terms of liquidity and profitability, accompanied by persistently loose access to credit.
Respondents predict that business activity will continue to record positive growth in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a WNB of 10.77%. Sectoral performance is expected to improve, among others, in Transportation and Storage, Information and Communication, Real Estate, Business Services, as well as Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles. This is consistent with a seasonal uptick in activity during the Christmas and New Year festive period.
More Information concerning the Business Survey is available via the Bank Indonesia website.
Jakarta, 19th October 2026
Communication Department
Ramdan Denny Prakoso
Executive Director
