Bank of Indonesia reported that Indonesia’s external debt position declined to USD 423.9 billion in October 2025 from USD 425.6 billion in September, while annual growth remained positive at 0.3% year on year, mainly driven by higher public sector external debt. Government external debt stood at USD 210.5 billion, up 4.7% year on year, with developments linked to foreign capital inflows into international government securities (SBN). Private external debt fell to USD 190.7 billion from USD 192.5 billion and contracted 1.9% year on year, with financial corporations and non-financial corporations recording 4.7% and 1.2% contractions respectively. The external debt-to-GDP ratio was 29.3% and long-term debt accounted for 86.2% of total external debt; 99.99% of government external debt was long term. Bank Indonesia noted that updated data and metadata are provided in the December 2025 edition of Indonesia’s External Debt Statistics (SULNI).
Bank of Indonesia 2025-12-15
Bank of Indonesia reports October 2025 external debt fell to USD 423.9 billion as public sector borrowing grew and private debt contracted
Bank of Indonesia reported a decline in Indonesia’s external debt to USD 423.9 billion in October 2025, with a 0.3% annual growth driven by higher public sector debt. Government external debt increased to USD 210.5 billion, while private external debt decreased to USD 190.7 billion. The external debt-to-GDP ratio was 29.3%, with long-term debt comprising 86.2% of total external debt.