Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia's poverty rate fell to 8.07 percent in March 2026, with 22.93 million people living below the national poverty line, as the government steps up poverty-reduction efforts.

The government cited the figures as progress in poverty reduction as Prabowo and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka approach their second anniversary in office on October 20, 2026.

The Government Communications Agency (Bakom), citing Statistics Indonesia (BPS), said the number of poor people declined by 920,000 from March 2025.

The government continues to strengthen poverty reduction through social protection, meeting basic needs and community economic empowerment, Bakom Deputy for Partnerships and Media Relations Kurnia Ramadhana said...