Indonesia Reports 10.44 Percent Increase in Foreign Tourism

Indonesia experienced a 10.44 percent increase in foreign tourist arrivals during 2025 [1]. The growth was supported by a significant volume of domestic travel, which reached 1.09 billion movements throughout the year [1].

Key takeaways

• Foreign arrivals were primarily driven by visitors from Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, China, and Timor-Leste [1].
• These five nations accounted for more than 56 percent of all international arrivals as of November 2025 [1].
• Domestic tourist movements exceeded the government’s annual target of 1.08 billion [1].
• The Belanja di Indonesia Aja (BINA) Great Sale 2025 program generated approximately Rp31 trillion, or US$1.8 billion, in transactions [1].

Primary Gateways and Regional Concentration

The influx of international visitors relied heavily on five major airports that served as the primary entry points into the country: I Gusti Ngurah Rai in Bali, Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta, Juanda in Surabaya, Kualanamu in Medan, and Yogyakarta International Airport [1]. While international tourism expanded, domestic travel remained highly concentrated, with more than 61 percent of domestic tourists visiting provinces on Java Island, specifically East Java, West Java, Central Java, Jakarta, and Banten [1].

To manage the high volume of travelers during the year-end period, the Ministry of Tourism implemented several initiatives. Between December 18 and January 4, approximately 11.81 million people traveled to 10 priority tourist destinations and three regenerative destinations, marking a 10.95 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year [1]. Officials prepared for this surge by issuing circulars to regional governments and businesses focused on health, safety, and disaster mitigation, while also offering transportation incentives and holiday-themed tourism packages [1].

Why it matters

The 2025 performance reflects a broader growth trend for the Indonesian tourism sector, prompting officials to emphasize the need for improved service quality and better connectivity to reach new markets [1]. Looking ahead, the government is focused on diversifying attractions and destinations to distribute the economic benefits of tourism more broadly across the country [1]. With the 2025 results established, the Ministry of Tourism has expressed confidence in reaching between 16 million and 17.6 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2026 [1].