Semarang, jateng.bps.go.id – Jawa Tengah's economy grew 5.37 percent year-on-year (y-on-y) in the third quarter of 2025. This growth demonstrates the province's solid economic performance amidst national and global economic dynamics.
The Acting Head of the Jawa Tengah Province Statistics Agency (BPS) stated that compared to the previous quarter (quarter-to-quarter/q-to-q), Jawa Tengah's economy grew 1.12 percent, while cumulatively through Q3 2025 (cumulative to cumulative/c-to-c) it recorded growth of 5.21 percent.
"Jawa Tengah's economic growth remains positive, with significant contributions from the manufacturing industry and household consumption. This demonstrates that public purchasing power remains strong and industrial activity continues to grow," said the Acting Head. Head of the Jawa Tengah Statistics Agency (BPS), in an official release in Semarang, November 5, 2025.
In terms of business sectors, the manufacturing industry remains the largest contributor to Jawa Tengah's economic structure, contributing 33.43 percent. Meanwhile, in terms of expenditure, economic growth is driven by household consumption, which contributes 60.64 percent to the total Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP).
Employment Improves, Unemployment Declines
The results of the August 2025 National Labor Force Survey (Sakernas) show improvements in the labor sector. The workforce reached 22.34 million people, an increase of 0.43 million people compared to the same period the previous year.
The Labor Force Participation Rate (TPAK) increased to 74.36 percent, a 0.62 percentage point increase from August 2024. The employed population also increased to 21.30 million people, with the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries sector recording the largest increase of 0.21 million people.
The percentage of formal workers rose to 41.21 percent, an increase of 0.86 percentage points compared to last year. Meanwhile, the Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) fell to 4.66 percent, a decrease of 0.12 percentage points compared to August 2024.
However, part-time workers increased to 24.19 percent, a 2.41 percentage point increase, while the underemployment rate decreased to 7.00 percent.
Human Development Index Increases, Quality of Life Improves
In addition to economic and employment growth, the quality of human development in Jawa Tengah also shows progress. The Human Development Index (HDI) in 2025 was recorded at 74.77, an increase of 0.90 points or 1.22 percent compared to the previous year.
Children born in Jawa Tengah in 2025 have a life expectancy of 75.24 years, an increase of 0.33 years from 2024. In terms of education, the expected years of schooling reached 13.05 years, an increase of 0.19 years, while the average years of schooling for those aged 25 and over increased from 8.02 years to 8.15 years.
In terms of welfare, average real expenditure per capita increased by Rp470,000, or 3.83 percent, compared to the previous year, indicating an improvement in the standard of living of the people of Jawa Tengah.
More information can be accessed through the Official Statistics News (BRS) of the Jawa Tengah Province Statistics Agency (BPS) on the official website: https://jateng.bps.go.id/id/pressrelease
