Southeast Asia's largest economy receives 8.5 million foreign tourists

By Hoang Vu September 21, 2025 | 06:56 pm PT

Tourists walk on a beach in Canggu, Badung regency on Bali Island, Indonesia. Photo by AFP

Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, welcomed 8.53 million foreign arrivals in the first seven months of this year, up 10% compared with the same period last year and nearly half of this year's target.

The country received 1.48 million foreign tourists in July, up 13% year-on-year and extending the rebound after a dip in the first three months of 2025, according to Statistics Indonesia.

The country is targeting 14.6–16 million international arrivals this year.

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said Indonesia's tourism sector is undergoing a "remarkable revival," Antara News Agency reported.

She added that the focus should be not only on visitor numbers but also on delivering quality experiences, preserving the environment and culture, and ensuring benefits for local communities.

Earlier this month, Indonesia launched a new mobile application, All Indonesia, to simplify entry procedures for international tourists.

Authorities have also deployed an immigration patrol task force in Bali to address violations by foreigners.