Indonesia's GDP grows 5.5% in Q3, helped by government spending

What happened: Indonesia's economy grew 5.47% year on year in the July-September quarter, beating expectations on robust government spending and resilient household consumption. Key numbers: 5.47% year on year GDP growth in Q3 (July-September). Why it matters: Economists forecast a bleak 2026-27 outlook, with capital outflows and public discontent clouding the prospects of Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Indonesia's economy grew 5.47% year on year in the July-September quarter, beating expectations on robust government spending and resilient household consumption.

Economists forecast a bleak 2026-27 outlook, with capital outflows and public discontent clouding the prospects of Southeast Asia's largest economy.