BPS: Riau Islands economy rose 7.48 percent yoy in Q3 2025

Riau Islands Province recorded 7.48 percent year-on-year (yoy) economic growth in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) Riau Islands data's official statistics news on Nov. 5, 2025, the highest in Sumatra Island and third nationally. The performance improved from the province's 7.14 percent yoy economic growth in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.

BPS Riau Islands head Margaretha Ari Anggorowati explained that Riau Islands' gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices reached Rp94.59 trillion, and Rp55.68 trillion at constant prices. The province's economy grew 0.85 percent quarter-to-quarter (qtq). Cumulatively, the Riau Islands' economic growth for 2025 reached 6.6 percent by Q3 2025, higher than 4.97 percent cumulative economic growth last year as of Q3 2024. 

Riau Islands' economic growth was primarily driven on the production side by the manufacturing sector, which contributed 2.8 percent, and the mining and quarrying sector at 2.07 percent. On the expenditure side, Riau Islands' gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) was the main driver, contributing 3.75 percent, followed by Net Exports at 2.46 percent.

The highest growth rate on the production side was achieved by the mining and quarrying sector with 19.83 percent, followed by the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector with 19.8 percent, and the electricity and gas procurement sector with 15.63 percent.

Meanwhile on the expenditure side, net exports grew 16.45 percent—indicating increased international trade activity, particularly in Batam City, Bintan Regency, and Karimun Regency. GFCF's 9.05 percent growth also demonstrated increased government and private investment through infrastructure development and strategic regional projects.

In response, Riau Islands Governor Ansar Ahmad expressed his appreciation to all economic actors and the public for their role in maintaining growth momentum.

"The Riau Islands' 7.48 percent economic growth is the result of synergy between the government, the business sector, and the public. This proves that the Riau Islands are able to recover and grow faster than many other regions," he stated in Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands on Nov. 6, 2025.

Ansar emphasized that the Riau Islands Provincial Government will continue to strengthen productive, inclusive, and sustainable economic policies, particularly in the manufacturing industry, port infrastructure, and island electrification sectors.

"We want the Riau Islands to not only rise rapidly, but also grow with quality. Investment must create jobs, environmentally friendly industries, and ensure the benefits of development are felt by all members of society," he emphasized.