Jakarta, May 6 -- The Indonesian government is preparing skilled workers to meet growing demand for green jobs amid rapid growth in the electric vehicle industry, a deputy minister said.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Deputy Manpower Minister Afriansyah Noor said the transition to a green economy is inevitable, with the electric vehicle sector becoming a key pillar of the future green industry ecosystem.

He said rapid EV market growth has increased demand for workers skilled in electric automotive technology, digitalization, and green industry support services.

Data from the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) showed EV sales rose from around 10,000 units in 2022 to more than 100,000 in 2025.

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