Jakarta — The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) and the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) held a 2026 Economic Census (SE2026) Socialization event at the Ministry of Health building on Thursday (June 11). This hybrid event was held to strengthen public and business understanding of the importance of national economic data collection, including in the health sector. Participants in attendance were from the Ministry of Health and BPS, associations and economic actors in the health sector, relevant ministries/institutions, community health centers (Puskesmas), health offices, as well as vertical hospitals, state-owned enterprises (BUMN), and the private sector.
In his remarks, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that, in accordance with the President's directive, the government has two tasks: boosting economic growth to 8 percent and creating jobs for 2 million new graduates. Therefore, a concrete program is needed.
In the first quarter of 2026, of the sectors contributing to economic growth, reaching 5,61 percent, healthcare was the third-largest contributor, contributing 7,6 percent. The first was hotels, food, and beverages, and the second was transportation.
The health sector plays an increasingly significant role in national development. The involvement of healthcare business actors in SE2026 is crucial for ensuring the availability of accurate data that can be used as a basis for decision-making.
"So that the data comes in, and we have the right data, we can make the right policies. This is to help us all grow. If the data we receive is wrong, the policies we make will also be wrong," said Budi.
Therefore, data collection is crucial in the health sector. With accurate data, appropriate regulations can be created, innovation can be pursued across various sectors, and two Presidential mandates can be realized.
Previously, BPS Head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti emphasized that the 2026 Economic Census is a national strategic agenda conducted every ten years. This activity is a crucial tool for comprehensively mapping Indonesia's economic conditions and producing a business database that can be utilized by the government, business community, academics, and the wider public.
The Head of BPS explained the importance of the 2026 Economic Census for the development of the national health sector. He explained that the census allows for mapping changes in health service activities. Accurate data thus provides the basis for appropriate regulations.
Amalia likened the 2026 Economic Census to a Free Health Check (CKG) for the national economy. "This Economic Census is essentially... general check-up "For the Indonesian economy, because with this economic census, we can see the current condition of the Indonesian economy and see if there are any anomalies or early signs of a slowdown in the Indonesian economy," he said.
And from the results of this inspection, everyone will be able to know the latest and most comprehensive information about Indonesia's economic activities, as well as the production and added value created by the health sector, investment, and the level of labor absorption.
The health sector contributes to economic growth in the industrial sector, including the pharmaceutical and diagnostic equipment industry, the trade sector such as pharmaceutical trade, medical equipment, laboratories, cosmetic retail, optical equipment, and health services including hospitals, community health centers, government and private clinics, independent doctor practices, care and recovery.
The results of the economic census are kept confidential; only an aggregate of Indonesia's economic map will be published. Therefore, he requested support from the Ministry of Health and healthcare sector businesses to ensure the success of the 2026 Economic Census, with the concept of "Receiving Officers SE2026, Filling in Data Correctly, and Maintaining Data Confidentiality" (Three TIRs).
In his report at the beginning of the event, the Head of the Health Development Policy Agency (BKPK), Prof. Asnawi Abdullah, said that the health sector is not only a service provider for the community, but also an economic ecosystem that continues to develop and continues to contribute to national economic growth.
"When all health economic activities are properly recorded, the government has a stronger basis for formulating evidence-based policies, providing targeted support, improving regulations, encouraging investment, and accelerating our national health transformation," said Prof. Asnawi.
(Author: Fachrudin Ali, Editor: Timker HDI)
