Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Indonesia's 2026 Budget Focuses on Economic Growth, Independence
President Prabowo Subianto, the leader of Indonesia, has shared plans for the country's budget in 2026.
This budget is about making Indonesia strong and independent.
A significant amount of money, 335 trillion rupiah, will provide free meals to many students, children, and pregnant women.
The budget aims to reduce the amount of money the government borrows and eventually have a balanced budget within a few years.
The plan also includes changing to clean energy and updating the military.
President Prabowo Subianto proposed a $234 billion budget to parliament.
The budget targets a deficit of 2.48% of GDP with a balanced budget goal by 2027/2028.
Spending is planned at 3,786.5 trillion rupiah, about 7.3% higher than 2025 estimates.
335 trillion rupiah is allocated for a free meals program for 82.9 million students and pregnant women.
The plan supports decarbonizing electricity and modernizing the military.
- Who
- President Prabowo Subianto and the Indonesian government.
- What
- President Prabowo Subianto presented a $234 billion budget.
- When
- The budget was proposed on Friday.
- Where
- Indonesia
- Why
- To ensure Indonesia's strength, independence, and prosperity.
- President
- Prabowo Subianto
- Budget Year
- 2026
- Budget Spending
- 3,786.5 trillion rupiah ($234.39 billion)
- Budget Deficit
- 2.48% of GDP
- Free Meals Program Allocation
- 335 trillion rupiah ($20.74 billion)
- Deficit Goal
- No deficit by 2027/2028