Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- Indonesia must achieve an eight percent economic growth target to fully capitalize on the country's remaining demographic bonus before entering an aging population phase, according to Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung.

Speaking at the Prasasti Indonesia Policy Forum 2026 in Jakarta on Tuesday, Agung highlighted that Indonesia has a narrow window of 10 to 15 years to optimize its demographic potential through labor productivity, human resource quality, and accelerated job creation.

"Indonesia is facing a demographic opportunity that will not recur or remain open indefinitely. Over the next 10 to 15 years, Indonesia still has the chance to leverage the demographic bonus, driven by a large workforce, a young generation...