Province

West Java

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West Java, Bandung

Situated in a mountainous region, West Java is a province of Indonesia located in the western region of the island of Java. Its capital city is the bustling metropolis of Bandung, the fourth largest city in the country after Jakarta, Surabaya, and Medan. According to data from the West Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the province covers an area of 35,377 square kilometers and is divided into several regions, including Bogor, Bekasi, Sukabumi, Cianjur, Garut, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon, and Sumedang. Additionally, the province is home to municipalities that include Depok, Cimahi, and Banjar.

As of 2023, the total population of West Java is 49.86 million people, with this population characterized by two contrasting identities: an urban population largely residing in the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi (Jabodetabek) area, around Jakarta, and Greater Bandung; and a traditional population living in the remaining rural areas.

In terms of religion, the majority of West Java’s population is Muslim, comprising 48.5 million people, followed by 883,850 Christians, 303,633 Catholics, 17,356 Hindus, 98,232 Buddhists, 12,250 Konghucu, and 3,275 people of other faiths.

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West Java’s Economy

West Java’s economy is noted by a Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Rp 1.6 trillion in 2023, which also saw the province experience an economic growth rate of 5 percent from the previous year. Based on this GRDP, the transportation and warehousing sector experienced the most significant growth, reaching Rp 83.7 billion, in line with increasing traffic mobility during the Christmas and New Year holidays. This was followed by the accommodation and food and drink sector, reaching Rp 46.7 billion, and the information and communications sector, which reached Rp 105 billion. Meanwhile, the manufacturing sector and the wholesale and retail trade sector, which also includes the field of car and motorbike reparation, experienced growth, reaching Rp 240.5 billion and Rp 211.5 billion, respectively.

Investment-wise, the West Java Provincial Government has set an investment target for 2024 amounting to Rp 250 trillion, reflecting on the investment realization in 2023, which was achieved at around Rp 210.6 trillion despite the target being Rp 188.03 trillion. The government will be encouraging an increase in investment in four sectors: infrastructure, technology, tourism, and downstream industries.

Furthermore, West Java has also established a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) called the Lido SEZ in Bogor through Government Regulation No. 69/2021 on the Establishment of Lido SEZ. With a total area reaching 1,040 hectares, the government plans to develop Lido SEZ into a tourist destination with various attractions, ranging from world-class theme parks, golf courses, film studios, and music and arts centers, to retail and dining facilities.

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Latest News

October 31, 2025

Investments to West Java Province soared 36.34 percent year-on-year (yoy) from Rp56.57 trillion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 to Rp77.13 trillion in Q3 2025 according to Investment and Downstream Ministry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) data, or about 15.7 percent of the total investment value nationally for the period. The achievement made West Java the province with the highest investment realization in Indonesia

West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) Head Dedi Taufik stated that realized investments to West Java for Q3 2025 demonstrated the province's sustained, strong attractiveness as an investment destination for both domestic and foreign investment.

"Investor confidence in West Java remains high. A welcoming business climate, infrastructure support, and accelerated licensing services continue to be key factors [for] maintaining this positive momentum," stated Dedi on Oct. 18, 2025.

Domestic investments jumped 74.33 percent from Rp 41.8 trillion in Q3 2024 to contribute about Rp41.8 trillion in Q3 2025, while foreign investments rose 8.42 percent yoy from Rp32.6 trillion in Q3 2024 to contribute around Rp35.3 trillion in Q3 2025.

West Java held the top position in the foreign investment category, contributing up to 16.7 percent of the total foreign investment nationally for Q3 2025. Foreign investments to West Java in Q3 2025 came from Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Foreign investors are attracted to the manufacturing, trade, information and communications, as well as real estate sectors.

Dedi explained that workers employed due to the increase in investment value grew 4.45 percent yoy from 290,545 people in Q3 2024 to 303,469 people in Q3 2025. Of these, 175,385 jobs were created from domestic investments and 128,084 jobs from foreign investments.

"This investment figure is expected to continue to increase along with the influx of new investment in various industrial areas such as Rebana, Bekasi, and Greater Bandung," he said.

Meanwhile, Investment and Downstream Minister/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani stated that total realized investment value reached Rp491.4 trillion.

"West Java was the location with the highest investment realization in Q3 2025," Roeslani confirmed, as reported on the official West Java Provincial Government website.

Jakarta Special Capital Region (DKI) was in second place, followed by Central Sulawesi, Banten, and East Java. Rosan stated that investment achievement in Q3 2025 was higher than in the first (Q1) and second (Q2) quarters of the year, which was at Rp465.2 trillion and Rp477.7 trillion, respectively. Thus, total investment realization from January to September 2025 reached Rp1.43 quadrillion.

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