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Indonesia Unemployment Rate

Indonesia's unemployment rate fell to 4.76% in Q1 2025. This is the lowest rate since Q4 1997, down from 4.91% in Q4 2024. Job growth occurred in most economic sectors, led by trade, agriculture and manufacturing. The manufacturing sector added jobs in footwear, small-scale food industries and motorcycle components. The labor market shows resilience with more full-time employment and less underemployment. Indonesia's record low unemployment rate was 2% in Q4 1983 and record high was 11.24% in Q3 2005.

Quarterly Historical Data (1982-2025)

(in %)
Quarter Unemployment Rate
Q1 2025 4.8%
Q4 2024 4.9%
Q3 2024 4.9%
Q1 2024 4.8%
Q3 2023 5.3%
Q1 2023 5.4%
Q3 2022 5.9%
Q1 2022 5.8%
Q3 2021 6.5%
Q1 2021 6.3%
Q3 2020 7.1%
Q1 2020 4.9%
Q3 2019 5.3%
Q1 2019 5%
Q3 2018 5.3%
Q1 2018 5.1%
Q3 2017 5.5%
Q1 2017 5.3%
Q3 2016 5.6%
Q1 2016 5.5%
Q3 2015 6.2%
Q1 2015 5.8%
Q3 2014 5.9%
Q1 2014 5.7%
Q3 2013 6.2%
Q1 2013 5.8%
Q3 2012 6.1%
Q1 2012 6.2%
Q3 2011 6.6%
Q1 2011 6.8%
Q3 2010 7.1%
Q1 2010 7.4%
Q3 2009 7.9%
Q1 2009 8.1%
Q3 2008 8.4%
Q1 2008 8.5%
Q3 2007 9.1%
Q1 2007 9.8%
Q3 2006 10.3%
Q1 2006 10.4%
Q3 2005 11.2%
Q1 2005 10.3%
Q3 2004 10.3%
Q4 2003 9.6%
Q4 2002 9.1%
Q4 2001 8.1%
Q4 2000 6.1%
Q4 1999 6.4%
Q4 1998 5.5%
Q4 1997 4.7%
Q4 1996 4.9%
Q4 1995 7.2%
Q4 1994 4.4%
Q4 1993 2.8%
Q4 1992 2.9%
Q4 1991 2.6%
Q4 1990 2.5%
Q4 1989 2.8%
Q4 1988 2.8%
Q4 1987 2.5%
Q4 1986 2.6%
Q4 1985 2.1%
Q4 1984 2%
Q4 1983 2%
Q4 1982 3%
Indonesia Unemployment Rate : Definition
Indonesia's unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking work. It's calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force, then multiplying by 100. The labor force includes employed and unemployed persons.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 3.3% 3.31% 2024
Female Labor Force Rate 52.58% 52.55% 2024