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

August 5, 2025

West Java Province recorded the highest investment realization nationally by Rp141 trillion in the first half (H1) of 2025, with Rp72.5 trillion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 alone.

"We ranked first for Q2 2025. In H1 2025, we achieved a total investment of Rp141 trillion, consisting of US$4 billion in foreign investments and Rp90.4 trillion in domestic investments," stated West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) Head Dedi Taufik on July 30, 2025.

He added that the achievement was inseparable from the commitment of West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi to create a welcoming investment climate through various measures.

"Starting from simplifying the licensing processes, eliminating restrictive regulations, to protecting investors," he said.

The West Java Provincial Government also provides various incentives, both fiscal and non-fiscal, to promote ease of doing business. In addition, the regional government actively empowers micro, small, and cooperative enterprises (MSMEs) by facilitating partnerships with large businesses, providing market access and financing, mentoring, training, as well as business certification and digitalization.

Dedi explained that the West Java DPMPTSP is optimizing public services through the Jelita application, physical and digital Public Service Malls (MPP), and a program to accelerate the issuance of Business Identification Numbers (NIB) through on-the spot service, Gebyar NIB, and mobile service vehicles.

West Java's investment potential continues to be explored through events such as the West Java Investment Challenge (WJIC), Cinematography of Investment Festival (CIFEST), and the West Java Investment Summit (WJIS)—which also serve as a forum for empowering MSMEs and resolving investment issues.

Dedi is also optimistic that investment will be a key driver of economic growth, as well as poverty and unemployment reduction in West Java.

"Investment will be the driving force of West Java's economy," he concluded.

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