Jakarta, June 21 -- Indonesia's economy grew by 5.61 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, outperforming the average growth of G20 and ASEAN economies while keeping inflation under control, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said.

Speaking at a public lecture at Nankai University in Tianjin, China, Purbaya said Indonesia entered 2026 with strong economic momentum, stable prices, and credible policy resilience despite global uncertainties.

"Indonesia continues to stand out with first-quarter 2026 GDP growth of 5.61 percent year-on-year, outperforming many G20 and ASEAN countries. At the same time, we have maintained price stability with May 2026 inflation at 3.08 percent," Purbaya said, according to a statement received i...