Indonesia's Tourism Sector Employs Over 25 Million Workers in 2025

Indonesia’s Tourism Minister, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, revealed that the nation’s tourism sector employed 25.91 million people throughout 2025. This figure is a 3.64 percent increase from the previous year, underscoring the industry’s role as a new backbone for job creation. The sector’s success plays a vital role in boosting several related sectors, including SMEs, event organizing, digital services, security, and marketing. Furthermore, tourism also significantly contributed to economic growth, accounting for 3.97 percent of the GDP, which extends to 4.80 percent when considering its multiplier effects. This translates to a contribution of 946 trillion to 1,143 trillion Rupiah. The hospitality and food service sectors noted notable growth, alongside other burgeoning service areas. With these strong foundations, the tourism sector is poised to further drive the country’s economic expansion.