OVERVIEW OF INDONESIA'S STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE 2026
Largest Economy in ASEAN
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stands at USD 1.4 trillion in 2024 Indonesia is a G20 member, playing a pivotal role in global economic dialogues.
Massive Consumer Market
- Home to over 280 million people, Indonesia is the 4th most populous country globally
-Rapidly growing middle-class and urbanization trends are fueling demand across sectors like consumer goods, e commerce, financial services and digital tech
Geopolitical & Trade Gateway
- Strategically located at the crossroads of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Indonesia sits adjacent to major maritime chokepoints (like Strait of Malacca)
-Serves as key logistics and trade hub for regional and global supply chains (strengthens role in ASEAN, Indo-Pacific and China-India trade routes)
Resource-Rich Economy
- World's largest reserves of nickel (essential for EV batteries)
-Among the world’s leading producers of coal and palm oil, and a major producer of natural gas and copper
-Strong potential in renewables (for example geothermal and hydro energy)