Indonesia's Layoff Numbers Rise to 79,302 in First 11 Months of 2025

West Java Leads in Layoff Numbers

The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower reported a total of 79,302 layoffs between January and November 2025 ¹

. West Java emerged as the province with the highest number of layoffs, accounting for 21.73% of the total with 17,234 workers affected ¹

Source 1

https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8270165/daftar-5-provinsi-paling-banyak-terjadi-phk

. This data was obtained from the Ministry's Satu Data platform, which tracks various labor-related statistics.

Increase from Previous Year

The number of layoffs in 2025 shows an increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 67,870 workers were laid off ²

. This rise indicates ongoing challenges in Indonesia's labor market, with more workers being affected by retrenchment measures.

Regional Distribution of Layoffs

While West Java tops the list with 17,234 layoffs, other provinces also contributed significantly to the overall number ¹

. The Ministry's data provides a comprehensive view of the regional distribution of layoffs across Indonesia, highlighting areas that are most affected.

Government Response

The Ministry of Manpower's Jaminan Kehilangan Pekerjaan (JKP) program covered the 79,302 workers who were laid off ²

. This program is part of the government's efforts to support workers who have lost their jobs due to various economic factors.