"Our 5.61 percent growth is above that of several G20 countries," Airlangga said at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday.
"Among the countries that have released their data, including China, Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and the US, we are the highest (in growth),” he added.
Meanwhile, India—projected to lead with more than 6 percent growth according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis—has not yet released its data and therefore, is not included in the comparison.
The first quarter growth, according to Airlangga, shows that the Indonesian economy continues to grow well amidst global dynamics that are still seeking a new balance.
The growth was driven by various policies carried out by the government, particularly to maintain consumption momentum during the Eid al-Fitr holidays.
He explained that household consumption remains the main driver of the economy, with a growth of 5.52 percent.
In addition to household consumption, government spending also grew strongly and became an important driver of economic growth.
"Government spending grew strongly at 21.81 percent, amounting to around Rp815 trillion," Airlangga stated.
He added that various government stimuli and policies throughout the first quarter of 2026 were able to drive growth and act as a buffer against the impact of global turmoil.
According to him, several economic indicators also point to a positive outlook, including April inflation of 2.42 percent, a consumer confidence index of 122.9, and a trade balance surplus for 71 consecutive months.
"These achievements strengthen the quality of economic growth," he said.
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