BI: Jambi's economy to grow by up to 5 percent in 2026

Bank Indonesia (BI) projected that Jambi Province's economic growth in 2026 will be in the 4.2–5 percent, reflecting resilient domestic demand and continued activity in commodity-based sectors.

BI Jambi Province Representative Office Head Tedy Arief Budiman emphasized the importance of accelerating downstream industry development, especially in the palm oil and energy sectors, to reduce dependence on raw material exports.

"The Smallholder Oil Palm Replanting (PSR) program is a crucial factor in maintaining productivity and stable raw material supplies for the [palm oil] manufacturing industry," he said on Feb. 21, 2026.

BI also recommends strengthening synergies between local governments, private investors, and state-owned enterprises; accelerating the completion of Jambi's Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) and licensing; strengthening logistics connectivity; as well as optimizing tourism as a source of sustainable economic growth.

In terms of prices, inflation in Jambi is projected to remain within the 1.5–3.5 percent target range until the end of 2026, supported by management of food inflation, inter-regional cooperation, and strengthening the digitalization of the distribution chain.