Layoffs by Province: Top 5 Affected Areas

Indonesian Layoffs Surge: Over 79,000 Workers affected in First 11 Months of 2025

Indonesia’s labor market is facing meaningful headwinds, with the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) reporting 79,302 layoffs across the nation between January and November 2025.The data, released on Sunday, December 21, 2025, highlights a concerning trend impacting workers nationwide, with a considerable portion receiving support thru the Job Loss guarantee (JKP) program.

Regional Disparities in Job Losses

The impact of these layoffs isn’t evenly distributed across Indonesia. West Java Province has emerged as the epicenter of job losses, accounting for 17,234 individuals – approximately 21.73% of the national total. This concentration of job losses in West Java warrants further examination into the specific industries and economic factors at play.

“In the january-November 2025 period there where 79,302 laid-off workers who were classified as participants in the JKP program. The most laid-off workers in this period were in West Java Province, namely around 21.73% of the total reported laid-off workers,” the data revealed.

Following West Java, central Java experienced the second-highest number of layoffs, with 14,005 workers losing their jobs. Banten province recorded 9,216 layoffs, placing it third. The capital city, DKI Jakarta, saw 5,710 individuals impacted, while East Java rounded out the top five with 4,886 layoffs.

Did you know? – The Job Loss Guarantee (JKP) program provides benefits too laid-off workers, including cash compensation and job training, to help them transition to new employment.

Top 5 Provinces Affected by Layoffs (January-November 2025)

Here’s a breakdown of the five provinces most affected by job losses:

• West Java: 17,234 people
• Central java: 14,005 people
• Banten: 9,216 people
• DKI Jakarta: 5,710 people
• East Java: 4,886 people

These figures underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions and support programs to mitigate the impact on affected workers and communities. The concentration of layoffs in these key economic hubs could have broader implications for Indonesia’s overall economic growth and stability.

The Ministry of Manpower’s data serves as a critical early warning signal, prompting a need for proactive measures to address the underlying causes of these job losses and safeguard the livelihoods of Indonesian workers.

Pro tip – Workers who have been laid off should immediately register with the Ministry of Manpower and the local employment office to access available support services.

Why are layoffs happening? The surge in layoffs across Indonesia is a multifaceted issue.While the Ministry of Manpower hasn’t pinpointed a single cause, economic headwinds and potential restructuring within key industries are likely contributors. The concentration in manufacturing hubs like West Java suggests sector-specific challenges.

Who is affected? A total of 79,302 Indonesian workers have been impacted by layoffs between January and November 2025. The hardest-hit provinces are West Java (17,234), Central Java (14,005), Banten (9,216), DKI Jakarta (5,710), and East Java (4,886). These workers are receiving support through the Job Loss Guarantee (JKP) program.

What is being done? The ministry of Manpower is providing support through the JKP program,offering cash compensation and job training to affected workers. The release of this data is intended as an “early warning signal” to prompt proactive measures to address the root causes of the job losses.

How did it end? As of December 21