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

June 3, 2025

Realized investments to West Java Province reached Rp68.5 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. West Java Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office (DPMPTSP) Head Dedi Taufik said that the achievement meant that West Java has reached 25.39 percent of the Rp270 trillion investment target set by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).

"We will continue to pursue investment, the focus of Governor Dedi Mulyadi (KDM) is to create a welcoming investment climate in West Java to attract investor interest," said Dedi Taufik on May 8, 2025.

The West Java DPMPTSP divulged that realized domestic investments to West Java increased by Rp10.2 trillion year-on-year (yoy) to Rp33.7 trillion, and the amount of jobs created also increased by 3,497 jobs to 51,996 jobs in Q1 2024. Meanwhile, realized foreign investments to West Java decreased by about Rp6.3 trillion to US$2.21 billion (Rp34.7 trillion at Rp15,700 per US$1).

"The number of Indonesian workers employed increased by 1,305 people from 37,781 people in [Q1] 2024 to 39,086 people. The number of Investment Activity Reports (LKPM) increased by 3,837 LKPM from 8,080 in Q1 2024, to 11,917 Q1 2025. We are also committed to continue encouraging the growth of MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) through various mentoring programs, access to capital, and other [avenues]," he said.

Dedi said that West Java's curren focus is on maintaining investment momentum by strengthening the strategic role of the [rovince in supporting the national investment target for 2024-2025

"West Java contributed 14.7 percent to the total national investment realization, which reached Rp465.2 trillion in Q1 2025," he said.

KDM himself ensured that he would continue to provide support for investment. The West Java Provincial Government plans to promote an online-based job application system in West Java, so that there are no more queues of job applicants so companies that need workers can directly access said job exchange.

"Later, those who have the skills will just [need to] get called, then they will take care of the requirements after being accepted rather then taking care of application requirements when they may not even be accepted - thus, everything will run smoothly," said KDM.

KDM also reminded the importance of creating a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs by reducing interference from officials, mass organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), or thugs. He is also committed to providing various investment relief so that investors feel appreciated when investing in West Java.

"Because they provide jobs," he concluded.

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