Indonesia sets goal to eliminate extreme poverty within five years
Indonesia's poverty rate fell to 8.47% as of March 2025, equivalent to 23.85 million people, marking a reduction of 200,000 people compared to September 2024 and representing the lowest rate since 1960.
The Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating extreme poverty, which currently affects 23.85 million Indonesian people – nearly 8.5% of the population – within the next five years.
The latest data from Central Statistics Agency (BPS) show that the country’s poverty rate fell to 8.47%, equivalent to 23.85 million people, as of March 2025. This marks a reduction of 200,000 people compared to September 2024 and represents the lowest rate since 1960.
Ateng Hartono, a senior official from the agency, said the figures were calculated based on the World Bank’s extreme poverty line, defined as daily per capita spending below 2.15 USD using purchasing power parity (PPP).
The Indonesian government has emphasised that poverty alleviation is not the sole responsibility of the state, but also requires active participation from communities, businesses, and educational institutions./.
