Bandung (5/11) – The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of West Java Province held an Official Statistics News release, delivered directly by the Acting Head of BPS West Java Province, Darwis Sitorus. The material covered the Human Development Index (HDI), Employment Conditions, and Economic Growth in the 5th Floor Hall of the BPS West Java Provincial Office. The Research and Advocacy Team from Regional Office III of the Commission for the Supervision of the Republic of Indonesia (KPPU) was also present, along with regional officials and other vertical agencies in West Java.

Darwis stated that West Java's economic growth rate in the third quarter of 2025 reached 5.20 percent year-on-year (y-o-y), a slight decrease compared to the 5.23 percent growth in the second quarter, but still higher than the national average of 5.04 percent. On a quarter-on-quarter (q-to-q) basis, West Java's economy grew 0.46 percent, lower than the 2.33 percent growth in the second quarter. However, it still showed a positive trend, particularly in the manufacturing industry and net exports. Meanwhile, cumulatively (c-to-c), West Java's economy grew by 5.14 percent.

By sector, the manufacturing industry remains the mainstay of the West Java economy, contributing 40.94 percent, a 2.49 percent increase (q-to-q). The trade sector contributed 14.38 percent, growing 0.32 percent, while agriculture contracted by 6.96 percent. The construction sector grew by 1.50 percent, and transportation contracted by 1.42 percent.

Darwis explained that increased public mobility, increased rice production, the realization of foreign and domestic investment, and consistent growth in industrial and construction activity have contributed to West Java's positive economic performance. The presence of 2,565 SPPG units and the boost in investment demonstrate that economic activity in West Java is increasingly productive and equitable.

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