Indonesia’s economy staged a sharp turnaround in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 3.73% quarter-over-quarter, according to data updated on 5 August 2026. The performance marks a strong recovery from the first quarter of 2026, when GDP had contracted by 0.77% quarter-over-quarter.
The figures highlight a decisive shift in momentum between the two periods. The “previous” indicator reflected a negative comparison of Q1 2026 versus the prior quarter, while the “actual” reading captures a robust expansion in Q2 2026 relative to Q1. This improvement suggests that economic activity has accelerated significantly over the latest quarter, reversing earlier weakness and pointing to renewed growth dynamics in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
