Province

Lampung

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

March 21, 2025

The investment realization to South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province exceeded the Rp1.81 trillion target by 148.24 percent to reach Rp2.69 trillion according to Investment and Downstream Industry Ministry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) data received by South Lampung Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP). That makes it the region with the highest investment realization in Lampung.

South Lampung Regency DPMPTSP Head Rio Gismara emphasized that the increase in investment is in line with the regional development vision. He added that South Lampung Regent Radityo Egi Pratama and Deputy Regent M. Syaiful Anwar both aim for investments to South Lampung Regency must increase in 100 days to encourage economic growth.

"With increasing investment, [there will be more] more jobs, regional income through taxes and levies increases, and the regional economy becomes more stable," he said on Feb. 22, 2025.

More broadly, Lampung Province also recorded investment realization of Rp9.66 trillion or 74.54 percent of the national target.

Meanwhile, Rio emphasized his commitment to continue to increase the investment attractiveness of South Lampung Regency.

"We are trying to make South Lampung more advanced and developed by continuing to encourage sustainable investment," he said.

With this rapid investment growth, it is expected for South Lampung Regency to continue developing and become a center of economic growth in Lampung Province.

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