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.

Show more

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.

Show more

Latest News

December 1, 2025

A total of 15 investors have signed letters of intent (LoIs) to invest in various strategic projects in Lampung Province.

"Lampung Province is ready to become a hub for the downstream industry development of five strategic regional commodities, namely coconut, coffee, pepper, cassava, and shrimp. Therefore, efforts are being made to attract investors to Lampung," said Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal in Bandar Lampung City, Lampung.

He noted that the 2025 Lampung Economic and Investment Forum (LEIF) attracted dozens of foreign investors and achieved significant milestones with the signing of 15 LoIs for various strategic regional projects.

"The event, held in conjunction with the Lampung Investment Forum (FOILA), was a strategic platform to promote regional investment potential and strengthen the downstream industry development of leading commodities, while also promoting Lampung as a new national investment draw," Rahmat said.

He explained that the presence of investors from Japan, Belgium, the Philippines, Malaysia, and China demonstrated growing international confidence in Lampung's economic potential.

"With a gross domestic product (GDP) of Rp 483.8 trillion in 2024, Lampung was ranked fourth highest in Sumatra. This has also opened up significant opportunities for investment in the food, renewable energy, and sustainable tourism sectors," Rahmat added.

He stated that Lampung's economic development is now focused on increasing added value by strengthening regional manufacturing. The downstream industry development policy is a key step to ensure Lampung becomes not just a producer of raw materials, but also a center for high-value production.

"LEIF 2025 also features an exhibition of regional investment projects and one-on-one meetings between potential investors and project owners. This forum provides an interactive space to discuss collaboration opportunities, financing schemes, and investment models in priority sectors," Rahmat elaborated.

The Lampung Provincial Government offered 11 flagship projects with a total investment value of more than Rp 22 trillion at the forum. These projects include, among others, the Bakauheni Port City worth Rp 4.5 trillion, the Way Kanan Industrial Park worth Rp 3.5 trillion, the Port of Sebalang expansion worth Rp 3 trillion, and a floating solar power plant (SPP) worth Rp 2.1 trillion, the Kemiling Agripark Development Plan worth Rp 1.2 trillion, the New City Area worth Rp 1.7 trillion, the Subing Betan Terminal and double-track railway worth a combined Rp 2.4 trillion, the Gunung Tiga geothermal power plant worth Rp 1.8 trillion.

The investors and related parties who signed the investment agreement documents in Lampung Province include Nippon KOEI, PT Kobelco Trading Indonesia, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium to Indonesia for the double-track railway project. Meanwhile, PT Tanyoe Sentosa, PT Bakrie Power, Xurya Daya, and PT Magical Crystal Indo will collaborate for the floating SPP project. Both PT Tanyoe Sentosa and PT Sinohydro Corp will carry out the New City Area project.

There is also PT Mitsui Indonesia for the Subing Betan Terminal project, Norwin Mark Castro from the Philippines for the Bakauheni Port City project, PT Bukit Kiara Lestari for the Port of Sebalang expansion project, and Azwan Omar from Malaysia for the Kemiling Agripark project.  

Read more
October 14, 2025
August 29, 2025
July 15, 2025
June 30, 2025
May 28, 2025
May 6, 2025
April 15, 2025
March 21, 2025
Load more