Aceh Secures Rp9 Trillion in 2025 Investment, Driven by Domestic Capital and Trade Sector

Aceh attracted Rp9.003 trillion in investment in 2025, reaching nearly 95% of its annual target as domestic capital continued to dominate activity in the trade, agriculture and food sectors.

Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf (center), accompanied by Vice Governor Fadhlullah (right) and Aceh Legislative Council (DPRA) Speaker Zulfadhli (left), arrives for the 2026 National Coordination Meeting of Central and Regional Leaders at the Sentul International Convention Center in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, April 15, 2026. Instagram/muzakirmanaf1964

BANDA ACEH — The province achieved 94.76% of its Rp9.5 trillion investment target for the year, according to data from Aceh’s Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP). The figure was slightly lower than the Rp9.467 trillion recorded in 2024, reflecting a 4.91% year-on-year decline.

Domestic investment remained the main driver of capital inflows. Local investors accounted for Rp8.46 trillion, or roughly 94% of total investment realization, while foreign direct investment contributed Rp539.81 billion.

Trade and repair services emerged as the province’s largest investment sector, drawing Rp2.75 trillion, or just over 30% of the total. Agriculture-related businesses, including food crops, plantations and livestock, followed with Rp1.45 trillion.

The food processing industry also posted strong figures, attracting Rp1.28 trillion in investment, while transport, warehousing and telecommunications brought in Rp968.88 billion. Mining rounded out the top five sectors with Rp798.81 billion.

Investment activity was spread across several parts of the province rather than concentrated in a single area. Aceh Tamiang emerged as the top destination, attracting Rp1.37 trillion, followed by Lhokseumawe with Rp1.06 trillion.

Other major destinations included Aceh Singkil, which drew Rp889.45 billion, Nagan Raya with Rp753.32 billion, and Aceh Besar with Rp749.93 billion.

Among foreign investors, Singapore remained the largest source of overseas capital, contributing Rp162.43 billion, or about 30% of total foreign investment in the province.

Other major sources included Seychelles, which accounted for Rp113.70 billion, Belgium with Rp79.04 billion, China with Rp51.26 billion, and Malaysia with Rp36.73 billion.

Despite the modest decline in total investment, the province still generated 12,803 jobs in 2025. That was down slightly from 13,620 jobs created a year earlier, but it still reflects the important role investment continues to play in supporting employment and local economic activity.

Provincial authorities said they would continue improving licensing services, stepping up investment promotion and creating a more business-friendly climate to attract fresh capital in the coming years.