Jakarta Economy Slows Down in 2015
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“The regional GDP per capita in Jakarta last year reached Rp194.87 million or US$14,570,” BPS Jakarta head Syech Suhaimi said on Friday, February 5, 2016.
From the production, Suhaimi explained, the highest growth was achieved by the financial services sector at 10.72 percent. From the spending, the household consumption gained the highest growth by 5.04 percent.
The Jakarta economy structure is currently dominated by three sectors, namely car and motorcycle reparations (16.65 percent), the processing industry (13.84 percent), and construction (13.16 percent).
The Capital’s economic growth had been slowing down over the last three years. In 2013, the Jakarta economy grew by 6.07 percent, and dropped to 5.91 percent in 2014.
“The trend continues to decrease. Since 2011, the government and the business community have been watching this trend,” he said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific economic sectors contribute the most to Jakarta's overall economy?
Which specific economic sectors contribute the most to Jakarta's overall economy?
The Jakarta economy is primarily structured around three sectors. These are car and motorcycle reparations, which account for 16.65 percent, the processing industry at 13.84 percent, and construction, making up 13.16 percent.
Q.How has Jakarta's economic growth rate changed in the years leading up to 2015?
How has Jakarta's economic growth rate changed in the years leading up to 2015?
Jakarta's economic growth has shown a decreasing trend over several years. It was 6.07 percent in 2013, falling to 5.91 percent in 2014, and further slowing to 5.88 percent in 2015.
Q.Which sector demonstrated the strongest growth from a production perspective?
Which sector demonstrated the strongest growth from a production perspective?
From the production side, the financial services sector achieved the highest growth. This sector recorded a significant growth rate of 10.72 percent during the period analysed, according to BPS Jakarta.
Q.What was Jakarta's GDP per capita in the year measured?
What was Jakarta's GDP per capita in the year measured?
The regional GDP per capita for Jakarta reached Rp194.87 million, which is equivalent to US$14,570. This figure was reported by BPS Jakarta head Syech Suhaimi on Friday, February 5, 2016.
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