Jakarta, ThedailyID — Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves stood at US$146.3 billion at the end of September 2026, Bank Indonesia (BI) reported Wednesday, October 7.
The figure marked a slight decline from US$146.5 billion at the end of August. BI said several government transactions influenced the movement during the month.
The decline mainly reflected government foreign debt repayments and BI’s efforts to stabilize the rupiah. These factors came amid continued uncertainty in global financial markets.
“Developments in foreign exchange reserves in September 2026 were mainly influenced by government foreign loan withdrawals and tax and service receipts,” BI said in an official statement.
The central bank added that these inflows came alongside government foreign debt payments and exchange-rate stabilization measures.
Despite the slight decline, the reserves remain above international adequacy standards. BI said the position was equivalent to 5.3 months of imports.
The reserves were also equivalent to 5.2 months of imports and government foreign debt payments. This remains above the international adequacy standard of around three months of imports.
“Bank Indonesia assesses that these foreign exchange reserves are able to support external sector resilience, as well as maintain macroeconomic and financial system stability,” BI said.
Looking ahead, BI expects Indonesia’s external sector to remain resilient. The central bank pointed to adequate reserves and continued foreign capital inflows as supporting factors.
According to BI, foreign capital inflows remain supported by positive investor perceptions of Indonesia’s economic outlook. Attractive investment returns also continue to support these flows.
BI said it will continue working with the government to strengthen external resilience. The goal is to maintain economic stability while supporting sustainable economic growth.
