Executive Summary

Key insights and market outlook

Indonesia recorded 13.98 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to November 2025, representing a 10.44% increase compared to the same period in 2024 ¹

. This marks the highest number in six years, driven by improved travel conditions post-pandemic. Domestic travel also showed resilience with 8.34 million trips taken by Indonesian travelers during the same period, a 2.53% increase year-on-year ⁴.

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Indonesia's Tourism Sector Shows Strong Recovery in 2025

Record Foreign Tourist Arrivals

Indonesia's tourism industry has demonstrated significant recovery in 2025, with foreign tourist arrivals reaching 13.98 million between January and November, representing a 10.44% year-on-year increase ¹

. This figure is the highest recorded in the last six years, indicating a strong rebound from the pandemic-induced slump. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that while there was a monthly decline of 11.12% in November 2025 compared to the previous month, the yearly comparison still showed a 9.79% increase ⁵.

Domestic Travel Resilience

The domestic tourism sector also showed positive growth, with 8.34 million domestic trips recorded during the same period, marking a 2.53% year-on-year increase ⁴

. In November 2025 alone, domestic travelers made 794,730 trips, representing a 9.56% monthly increase and a 5.96% yearly increase ⁴.

Transportation Sector Performance

The transportation sector played a crucial role in supporting the tourism recovery. During the 2025/2026 New Year holiday period, public transportation recorded 21.46 million passengers, a 12.48% increase from the previous year's Nataru period ²

. This surge in transportation usage indicates improved mobility and confidence in travel.