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Indonesia's GDP Growth Prompts Uneven Forecasts

Indonesia's Strong GDP Data Prompts Resilient but Uneven Growth Forecasts Indonesia's latest GDP data may have impressed economists with its 5. 29% year on year growth in Q2, especially given the sluggish forecast of 5.

1% by polled experts. However, this relatively robust performance conceals significant sectoral disparities and an over reliance on government spending.

The Institute for Economic and Social Research (IESR) estimates a more modest 4. 8% growth in Q2, highlighting the uneven sectoral performance that analysts have long warned about.

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