Province

Lampung

Overview Economy

Lampung, province of the endangered Sumatran elephants

Lampung, a province situated on the southern tip of Sumatra is a land of diversity and contrasts. Situated along the Sunda Strait, which connects the Java Sea to the Indian Ocean, the province’s geographical position at the crossroads of maritime routes has historically positioned the province as a key trading hub.

This maritime corridor not only facilitates maritime trade but also serves as a critical passage for vessels traveling between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, thereby solidifying Lampung's significance in the regional and global shipping network.

Ranking as the 8th most populous province in Indonesia in 2023 with a population of 9.05 million people, Lampung is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, with the Lampung, Malay, and Javanese people constituting the largest populations. Each group preserves customs and traditions that have been handed down through the years, adding to the cultural tapestry of the region. Moreover, Lampung practices a variety of religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity.

Lampung is also home to a nature-rich landscape that includes verdant plains, beaches, and thick tropical woods. Landmarks such as Krakatau, Kiluan Bay, and Tanjung Setia contribute to Lampung’s landscape, providing a haven for eco-tourism that offers opportunities such as whale watching, snorkeling, and immersive experiences in nature.

Additionally, the province is committed to biodiversity conservation, as exhibited by the presence of Way Kambas National Park. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the park is home to the critically endangered Sumatran elephants.

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Economic opportunities

According to Statistics Indonesia, as of 2023, Lampung’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) reached Rp 448 billion, with a GRDP per capita of Rp 48 million.

As a significant producer of pepper, rubber, and coffee, Lampung's economy is mostly dependent on agriculture. Its agricultural products have also performed well at the national level. In 2022 alone, the province’s agricultural products ranked in the top ten nationally, with rice coming in seventh place, corn in third, followed by sugarcane and cassava in second and first place, respectively.

Lampung is also ideally situated, making the province a major entry point for trade and business. The Tanjung Priok port facilitates seamless transportation of goods both within the province and beyond.

As of 2022, the province’s exports were valued at US$5.61 billion, with the main commodities including coffee, tea, animal oil, coal, and other chemical products. These exports were primarily destined for countries such as the US, China, India, South Korea, the Philippines, Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, and various African nations.

Lampung’s economic growth, coupled with its infrastructure development, has facilitated the government’s efforts to foster sustainable tourism and bolster the local economy through improved transportation infrastructure. This development encompasses infrastructure projects like the Trans-Sumatra Highway, connecting the province to the rest of Sumatra.

Moreover, Lampung possesses significant renewable energy resources, particularly geothermal energy, which can be found in 13 locations spread across the six regencies of West Lampung, Tanggamus, South Lampung, Pesawaran, Way Kanan, and Bandar Lampung.

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Latest News

October 14, 2025

The Lampung Provincial Government revealed that the total realized foreign investment to Lampung reached Rp 600 billion from 418 investment projects in Q2 2025, resulting in the creation of jobs for 1,991 domestic workers and seven foreign workers. The food industry is the economic sector that had the highest foreign investment contribution during the period with Rp 247 billion.

"There were 72 investment projects in the food industry, employing 395 local workers and four foreign workers," said Lampung Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office Head Intizam in Bandar Lampung City on Oct. 13, 2025.

He added that the second-largest foreign investment realization was in the food crops, plantations, and livestock sector with an investment value of Rp 160 billion from 30 investment projects, creating jobs for 1,269 domestic workers.

Central Lampung Regency is the region that had the highest foreign investment realization in Lampung at Rp 241 billion from 50 projects, creating jobs for 142 local workers and two foreign workers. In second place is Waykanan Regency with Rp 131 billion of realized foreign investment value from 13 projects, creating jobs for 731 local workers. Bandar Lampung City is third with Rp 103 billion of realized investment value from 139 projects, creating employment for 128 local workers.

"For other regions, foreign investment in West Lampung is valued at Rp 20.8 billion, South Lampung [got] Rp 33.9 billion, East Lampung [received] Rp 3.6 billion, North Lampung [got] Rp 310 million, Mesuji [received] Rp 1.5 billion, Pesawaran [got] Rp 1 billion, West Coast [Regency received] Rp 15 billion, Pringsewu [got] Rp 7.5 billion, Tanggamus [received] Rp 28 billion, Tulang Bawang [got] Rp 10.9 billion, and Metro [City received] Rp 1.7 million," said Intizam.

The largest total investment value by country of origin in Q2 2025 came from Singapore with Rp 455 billion, followed by Australia with Rp 36 billion, the Netherlands with Rp 21 billion, Malaysia with Rp 18 billion, and the United Kingdom with Rp 17 billion.

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