Indonesia

Economy & industry overview

Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 17th largest globally by nominal GDP, with a diversified base spanning commodities, manufacturing, financial services, and a rapidly growing digital economy. The country is a major producer and exporter of palm oil, coal, nickel, and natural gas, while domestic consumption — supported by a population of approximately 277 million — is a primary growth driver. Banking, telecommunications, and consumer-goods sectors are well-represented on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The government has pursued infrastructure investment and downstream industrialisation policies, particularly in the nickel and electric-vehicle battery supply chain. Economic growth has remained consistently near 5 percent annually, underpinned by relatively low inflation and a stable macroeconomic policy framework.

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Macro

GDP nominal, USD	$1.40T
GDP growth real, annual	5.0%
Inflation annual	2.2%
Population people	277.5M
GDP per capita USD	$4,368
Market cap total listed, USD	$724.00B
Market cap / GDP	51.8%
Unemployment	4.9%
Listed companies	925
Exchange	Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX)

Data year: 2024. Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2024), BPS-Statistics Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik), Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) — idx.co.id, OECD Economic Outlook Vol. 2024 Issue 2, FRED / St. Louis Fed, Trading Economics, StatisticsTimes.com, Databoks / Katadata.

Local exchange & access

Exchange	Indonesia Stock Exchange
Code	IDX
Website	www.idx.co.id
Currency	IDR

Local broker access

Foreign investors may trade on the IDX through local licensed securities firms or international brokers with IDX access. A local custodian account and Single Investor Identification (SID) number are required. Settlement is T+2. The Financial Services Authority (OJK — Otoritas Jasa Keuangan) is the primary regulator. Some sectoral foreign ownership limits apply (e.g., banking caps). US-based investors may alternatively access Indonesian equities via US-listed ETFs (EIDO, IDX) or ADRs/OTC cross-listings.

Global brokers with foreign-market access

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Listed for convenience only — not a recommendation. Available markets, fees and onboarding rules differ by broker and by your country of residence.

Relocation & residency

Foreign-investor access

Foreign nationals may apply for Indonesia's Second Home Visa with a qualifying bank deposit or asset purchase. Indonesia does not generally permit foreigners to own freehold land; property access is typically via leasehold or right-of-use (Hak Pakai) titles. A KITAS (Temporary Stay Permit) is required for medium- to long-term residence. The capital is in the process of being relocated from Jakarta to Nusantara (East Kalimantan).