Key economic trends in Indonesia since 1990
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Indonesia's economic sectors have changed since 1990.
Key learning points
- Indonesia has experienced rapid economic change.
- In Indonesia, there has been rapid economic change in GDP and per capita GNI since 1990.
- In Indonesia, there have been changes in the importance of economic sectors since 1990.
- In Indonesia, there have been economic changes in the type of foreign direct investment since 1990.
Keywords
GDP per capita - total value of goods and services produced within a country, divided by its population
GNI per capita - GDP plus income from foreign investments and remittances, divided by the population
Foreign direct investment - (FDI) foreign countries invest in businesses or industries in another country, often by setting up or buying local companies
Development - process of improving living standards, economy, healthcare and education, often measured by factors like life expectancy
Common misconception
In Indonesia, agriculture remains the dominant sector in the economy.
Agriculture was once Indonesia’s economic backbone, but its role has declined since the 1990s. Today, industry and services dominate GDP, with manufacturing, finance, tourism, and digital sectors growing.
Teacher tip
Youtube has several useful videos about Batam Special Economic Zone, which students could study to identify the types of industries investing in Batam and the infrastructure improvements made by the Indonesian government to boost economic development in the island.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What type of landform best describes Indonesia?
Q2.What major ocean lies to the south of Indonesia?
Q3.Which tectonic feature causes frequent earthquakes and volcanoes in Indonesia?
Q4.What type of climate does Indonesia have?
Q5.Which Indonesian island is the most densely populated?
Q6.What natural hazard is Indonesia especially vulnerable to due to its geography?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes Indonesia’s GDP growth trend since the 1990s?
Q2.Which of the following sectors is currently the most important contributor to Indonesia’s economy?
Q3.What is a major challenge Indonesia has faced in its economic development since 1990?
Q4.What is Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
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