Jakarta, November 2, 2026 – The Europe Today: Indonesia welcomed 12.01 million foreign tourist arrivals between January and September 2026, marking a 5.01 percent increase compared with the corresponding period last year, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
BPS Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics Ateng Hartono announced the figures during a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, noting that average spending per foreign tourist visit had also increased.
Indonesia recorded 1.43 million foreign tourist arrivals in September 2026, representing a decline of 10.79 percent compared with August, but an increase of 2.31 percent year-on-year.
Malaysian nationals accounted for the largest share of foreign visitors in September, representing 16.76 percent of total arrivals, followed by Australians at 12.43 percent and Chinese nationals at 10.76 percent.
Hartono noted that arrivals from Australia and China increased on a year-on-year basis, while the number of visitors from Malaysia declined during the period.
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali continued to serve as Indonesia’s main gateway for international tourists, with Australians accounting for the largest share of arrivals through the airport.
The BPS official also highlighted an increase in average expenditure by foreign tourists, which rose from US$1,285 in the second quarter to more than US$1,374 in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing the figure recorded during the same period last year.
The average length of stay also increased, reaching 11.01 nights in the third quarter, compared with 10.30 nights in the previous quarter.
Regarding expenditure patterns, accommodation accounted for the largest share of tourist spending, averaging US$497.12 per visit. This was followed by food and beverages at US$271.33 and souvenirs at US$148.93.
Hartono further reported that spending increased across almost all expenditure categories, with accommodation and food and beverages recording the most notable contributions.
Leisure remained the leading purpose of travel among foreign visitors during the third quarter, accounting for 79 percent of arrivals. Meanwhile, 12.69 percent of visitors travelled for personal reasons, while 8.31 percent came for business purposes.
The latest figures reflect continued growth in Indonesia’s international tourism sector, accompanied by higher visitor expenditure and longer average stays.
