The Indonesian tourism sector is anticipated to bounce back strongly in 2025. Projections from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) indicate international tourist expenditure reaching 344 trillion rupiah (approximately €20 billion). This suggests a significant resurgence; it's about a 12% climb beyond 2019's pre-pandemic peak, signaling a real vote of confidence in Indonesia as a leading destination for travelers.
A Surge in Visitor Spending
In 2024, the contribution to Indonesia’s economy from foreign visitors hovered around 289,100 billion rupiah (roughly €17 billion), which set the stage for the expected growth come 2025. Notably, domestic tourism is also thriving; spending is expected to reach 381,400 billion rupiah (€22 billion), also in 2025. This concurrent uptrend in both international and domestic tourism demonstrates Indonesia's widespread appeal, stemming from not just its cultural hotspots and beaches, but also the bustling urban landscapes it boasts.
Economic and Employment Impacts
According to the Tourism Council estimations, the tourism and travel sector should contribute a significant 1,269,800 billion rupiah (€74 billion) to Indonesia’s GDP come 2025. This would represent 5.5% of the national economy – a 21% leap beyond 2019's figures. This sector’s expansion is a key driver for employment too, with an estimated 14 million jobs anticipated in 2025, amounting to approximately 9.3% of the nation’s total workforce. In 2024, tourism helped sustain 13 million jobs and drove 1,138,000 billion rupiah (€67 billion) for the economy.
Long-Term Optimism
The longer-term predictions portray a very positive outlook for Indonesian tourism. The industry's GDP contribution by 2035 is anticipated to hit 1,897,000 billion rupiah (€111 billion) with jobs climbing towards 17 million; that's nearly one in every ten jobs across the country. International tourist spending could reach 590 trillion rupiah (€35 billion), while domestic spending may see 600 trillion rupiah (€36 billion), showing sustained interest in Indonesia’s diverse attractions.
