BANDUNG CITY

Bandung, the capital of West Java Province, is a charming metropolitan destination with mountainous natural charm and rich cultural heritage. Known as the Paris Van Java, the city combines the beauty of its natural landscape with the dynamism of modern development, offering promising investment potential while preserving its noble cultural traditions. Bandung is not only the centre of government, but also a thriving hub of creativity and innovation, attracting local and international investors with its unique characteristics.

Located at an altitude of approximately 768 metres above sea level, Bandung is surrounded by mountains that form beautiful natural basins, creating a cool and comfortable climate throughout the year. The city has a long history as a centre of education and culture, with dozens of renowned universities spread across the city, making it one of Indonesia's leading student cities. Creative industries such as fashion, design and culinary have made Bandung a national centre of creativity, as well as a growing hub for technological and digital innovation.

With a population of more than 2.57 million, Bandung has a large and dynamic market potential. As the third largest metropolitan city in Indonesia, Bandung is strategically positioned to connect Jakarta with the rest of West Java. The growing infrastructure, including toll roads and the Bandung-Jakarta high-speed railway, further strengthens Bandung's role as a potential regional economic centre. The city is also supported by skilled and highly educated human resources, with a Human Development Index (HDI) of 83.75, making it an ideal place for the development of various sectors.

The economic growth of Bandung City in recent years has shown a positive trend, with the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) reaching an encouraging figure. The GRDP of Bandung City at current prices in 2024 was recorded at IDR 371.85 trillion and at constant 2010 prices reached IDR 223.05 trillion. In general, the economic structure of Bandung City has not changed. Since 2020, there have been 3 (three) business fields that have the largest contribution to the economic structure of Bandung City, namely Wholesale and Retail Trade; Car and Motorcycle Repair (26.32 per cent), Manufacturing Industry (18.29 per cent), and Information and Communication (14.09 per cent).

Investment realisation in Bandung City has also increased significantly. In 2024, the total investment that entered Bandung City reached IDR 10.79 trillion, which was dominated by the transportation, warehouse and telecommunications sector, other services, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, hotels and restaurants, as well as housing, industrial estates and offices.