The English-language Jakarta Globe reports that the Province of Bali generates more than 50% of Indonesia’s total foreign exchange earnings.
Quoting an Indonesian lawmaker, Indonesia’s annual foreign exchange earnings total Rp. 305 trillion, with Bali generating Rp170 trillion ($9.99 billion).On an aggregate basis, all other regions of Indonesia generate around Rp. 135 trillion.
Meanwhile, Bali is targeting to welcome 6.63 million foreign arrivals in 2026. In 2025, Bali welcomed 6.94 million foreign tourists. The somewhat lower target for 2026 reflects the Island’s stated goal of shifting its focus to higher-spending foreign visitors.
Speaking before the parliament, the Deputy Chairman of Commission VII of the House of Representatives, Lamhot Sinaga, said: “More than half of our tourism foreign exchange is still concentrated in Bali. This shows that equitable distribution in the tourism sector remains a major challenge.”
Lahmot also expressed his desire to see Indonesia’s tourism sector achieve a more equitable (i.e., “more balanced”) distribution of foreign exchange earnings across the individual totals of all regions.
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