Minggu, 30 Maret 2025 – 09:30 WIB
Jakarta, ECNETNews – The trend of layoffs continues to sweep across various sectors, underscoring persistent economic challenges. Numerous companies are compelled to downsize their workforce due to unavoidable economic pressures.
Recent data reveals that the number of workers impacted by layoffs in Indonesia remains alarmingly high. In 2024, a staggering 257,471 workers were removed from the workforce, and 154,010 filed claims for the Old Age Security (JHT) program following job loss.
As we progress through 2025, this concerning trend persists. By March 10 alone, 73,992 workers had already been laid off, with 40,683 filing JHT claims with BPJS TK.
These statistics indicate that the wave of layoffs is ongoing and could potentially escalate in the coming months.
A survey conducted by the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) in March 2025 unveiled that 52.2% of companies had reduced their workforce in the past year. Furthermore, 49.7% of firms anticipate additional layoffs in the next year.
The primary factors driving this wave of layoffs include a 69.4% decline in demand, a 43.3% rise in production costs, adjustments in labor regulations such as minimum wage changes (33.2%), pressure from imported products (21.4%), and the influence of technology and automation (20.9%).
The survey also revealed that 67.1% of companies have no intentions for new investments in the forthcoming year, reflecting the ongoing economic uncertainty. These findings demonstrate that businesses in Indonesia are under considerable pressure, leading many to implement efficiency measures, including extensive layoffs.
This data is sourced from the APINDO Business Conditions Survey (March 2025), conducted from March 17-21, involving a sample of 357 APINDO member companies.
