Province

West Java

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

September 30, 2025

Sixteen priority investment projects with a total investment value of Rp24.6 trillion, or about US$1.49 billion, were offered at West Java Investment Roadshow (WJIR) 2025 held at the Krakatau Ballroom located within one of the floors owned by PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat dan Banten (Bank BJB) in PT Sadini Arianda's T-Tower in South Jakarta Administrative City, Jakarta Special Capital Region (DKI).

The priority investment projects, including ones in the agribusiness, urban infrastructure, energy, and development areas sectors, received a positive response from potential investors.

"Investor enthusiasm is reflected in the signing of 27 letters of intent (LOIs) as an initial commitment to exploring investment opportunities in West Java," said West Java Province Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) Dedi Taufik on Sep. 24, 2025.

Dedi stated that the WJIR 2025 roadshow, which had "Steps Forward for West Java's Future: Invest in Integrated Agribusiness, Urban Infrastructure, and Mobility Solutions" as its theme, was part of a series of events leading up to the 7th West Java Investment Summit (WJIS) that will take place in November 2025.

He added that the roadshow served as a strategic forum bringing together representatives from the central and regional governments, banks, international financial institutions, diplomatic representatives, and national and global investors to explore investment opportunities in West Java.

In addition to plenary sessions, the event will also feature one-on-one meetings and networking sessions connecting investors with the district/city governments holding projects. Dedi also emphasized that the 3rd edition of WJIR is both a promotional forum and a manifestation of the West Java Provincial Government's commitment to accelerate investment realization.

"We want to ensure that West Java is not only rich in potential, but also ready with clear regulations, attractive incentives, and full support from the entire ecosystem," he said.

The West Java Provincial Government, Bank Indonesia (BI), and Bank BJB ensured that investors would have easy access to information, assistance, and financing facilities. This synergy is expected to strengthen investor confidence for investing in West Java.

The event was attended by diplomatic representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Korea, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and other countries, as well as international institutions such as the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the Islamic Development Bank.

Also in attendance were representatives from business associations such as Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI), as well as representatives from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and national banks.

In addition, the attendance of multinational investors such as PT Heinz ABC Indonesia, PT Siemens Mobility Indonesia, China Energy Engineering, Enterprise Singapore, China State Construction, and the Singapore Business Federation demonstrates the high global interest in West Java as a leading investment destination in Indonesia.

"Through collaboration between the government, financial institutions, and the business world, WJIR 2025 is expected to open a new chapter in West Java's development—creating jobs, increasing added value, and bringing more equitable prosperity to the community," he said.

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