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Creative economy contributes over Rp410 trillion to Jakarta, governor says
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung says the creative economy contributes more than Rp410 trillion to the Indonesian capital’s regional economy, or about 11%.
He made the statement at a creative-economy conference in Jakarta on Friday.
Large events such as Pestapora and a two-day Weeknd concert generated nearly Rp250 billion in economic activity, he said.
Other examples included Jakarta Fair, which drew 6.1 million visitors and recorded Rp8.2 trillion in transactions, and Jakarta Great Sale, with Rp26.8 trillion in transactions.
Events bring visitors and support hotels, restaurants, jobs and small businesses, according to Pramono.
Jakarta plans to host more international events and use them to spread economic benefits more widely.
Upcoming events he named include a running festival and concerts by Ye, Guns N’ Roses, BTS and Westlife.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the creative economy contributes more than Rp410 trillion to the city’s regional gross domestic product.
He said this amounts to about 11 percent of Jakarta’s regional gross domestic product.
Pramono cited Pestapora and a two-day The Weeknd concert as events that generated nearly Rp250 billion in economic activity.
He also said the Jakarta Fair recorded transactions of Rp8.2 trillion and drew 6.1 million visitors.
Pramono said Jakarta aims to host more international events and spread their economic benefits widely.
- Who
- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung made the remarks.
- What
- He said Jakarta’s creative economy contributes more than Rp410 trillion, or about 11 percent, of the city’s regional gross domestic product.
- When
- He spoke on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- At the 5th World Conference on Creative Economy in Central Jakarta.
- Why
- He said creative activity drives Jakarta’s economy and that the city wants the benefits of events to reach more residents.
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Pestapora and a two-day The Weeknd concert took place in Jakarta, generating nearly Rp250 billion in economic activity.
Pramono Anung spoke about the creative economy at the 5th World Conference on Creative Economy in Central Jakarta.
- Creative economy contribution
- More than Rp410 trillion
- Share of Jakarta’s regional gross domestic product
- About 11 percent
- Pestapora and The Weeknd concert
- Nearly Rp250 billion in economic activity
- Jakarta Fair
- Rp8.2 trillion in transactions; 6.1 million visitors
- Jakarta Great Sale
- Rp26.8 trillion in transactions
What people are saying
Jakarta’s creative economy contributes more than Rp410 trillion, or around 11 percent of our regional gross domestic product. This proves that creativity is a main driving force for our economy.
Pestapora was held, and at the same time The Weeknd concert was held for two days at Jakarta International Stadium, generating nearly Rp250 billion in economic activity.
The Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran recorded transactions of up to Rp8.2 trillion and attracted 6.1 million visitors.
I call it an epicenter of events. When the creative sector is able to attract people to Jakarta, we want its economic benefits to be felt as widely as possible by the public.