Bank of Indonesia published updated official reserve asset data showing reserves at USD 150.7 billion at end-August 2025, down from USD 152.0 billion at end-July 2025, while remaining at a level it views as adequate to support external resilience and macro-financial stability. The decline was attributed to government external debt repayments and Bank of Indonesia’s rupiah stabilisation policy amid persistent global financial market uncertainty. The end-August reserve position covered 6.3 months of imports, or 6.1 months of imports plus servicing of government external debt, which Bank of Indonesia noted is well above the international reserve adequacy standard of around three months of imports. Looking ahead, the central bank expects reserves to remain adequate, citing a positive export outlook, an ongoing surplus in the capital and financial accounts, and supportive investor perceptions, and it will continue strengthening coordination with the government to bolster external resilience.
Bank of Indonesia 2025-09-08
Bank of Indonesia reports official reserve assets at USD 150.7 billion at end-August 2025
Bank of Indonesia reported a decrease in official reserve assets to USD 150.7 billion at end-August 2025, down from USD 152.0 billion in July, due to external debt repayments and rupiah stabilisation efforts. Despite the decline, reserves cover 6.3 months of imports, exceeding the international adequacy standard. The central bank anticipates reserves will remain sufficient, supported by a positive export outlook and capital account surplus.