Jakarta. A wave of public holidays, religious celebrations, and school breaks in the second quarter of 2025 significantly boosted household consumption and intercity travel, driving a surge in domestic mobility that became a major force behind Indonesia’s strongest quarterly growth in two years, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

The Indonesian economy grew by 5.12 percent year-on-year in the second quarter. 

BPS Chief Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti said the April–June period was packed with long breaks for Eid al-Fitr, Easter, Vesak Day, Eid al-Adha, and the Islamic New Year, alongside school holidays. This encouraged more Indonesians to travel across regions, boosting spending in key sectors.

“This has driven a remarkable increase in public mobility. Our data show domestic tourism grew by more than 20 percent in the second quarter,” Amalia said in an exclusive interview with Beritasatu TV.

BPS figures indicate that domestic tourist trips rose 22.32 percent year-on-year to 331.37 million visits during the quarter. The spike in movement was also reflected in Bank Indonesia’s digital transaction data, which recorded higher consumption, particularly in restaurants and transportation -- both closely tied to increased travel activity.

Amalia noted that relatively strong purchasing power was evident in the bustling scenes at train stations and airports, which were busier than usual.

“This shows the extraordinary movement of people from one city to another. Such spending and mobility not only drive economic activity but also create a significant multiplier effect,” she said.

The full interview with Amalia is scheduled to air on BTV at 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday.