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Economic Losses from Flooding in Jakarta Reach IDR 2 Trillion Annually

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Algo Research Team

Economics | Mar 20, 2025 | Views: 324

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Key Summary:

  • Flooding in Jakarta costs around IDR2tn annually in economic lost
  • Multiple factors like weather, infrastructure, land subsidence and more
  • Many different Governors have put forward solutions, to no avail

Over the past decade, Jakarta’s flood-related economic losses have trended lower compared to the early 2010s, though they remain substantial at around IDR2tn on average annually.


Context: Jakarta has long been plagued by recurring floods, making it almost an annual crisis that negatively impacts its residence, especially affecting the low-middle income household.

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