Indonesia Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Indonesia's unemployment rate was 3.24% in December 2025, down from 3.30% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.30%.
Indonesia's unemployment rate stands at 3.24% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the unemployment rate has moved within a band of 2.62% to 8.06%. The most recent figure of 3.24% is down from 3.30% a year earlier, and is 0.06% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Indonesia ranks #168 on unemployment rate by latest value. It fell from 3.30% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 3.30%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3.24% |
| Dec 2024 | 3.30% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.31% |
| Dec 2022 | 3.46% |
| Dec 2021 | 3.83% |
| Dec 2020 | 4.25% |
| Dec 2019 | 3.59% |
| Dec 2018 | 4.39% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Indonesia in 2026?
Indonesia's unemployment rate was 3.24% in December 2025, down from 3.30% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.30%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Indonesia?
It fell in the latest reading — 3.24% in December 2025 versus 3.30% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.