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- Economic Census 2026: 190,000 staff deployed
North Sumatra ready for collaboration with BPS
Recruitment of staff for the 2026 economic census will begin in April
The economic census is conducted every 10 years
Economic Census 2026: 190,000 staff deployed
The provincial government of North Sumatra (Pemprov) supports the implementation of the 2026 economic census. The census results are expected to contribute to more targeted and data-driven development planning and implementation in North Sumatra.
This was announced by the acting regional secretary of North Sumatra province, Sulaiman Harahap, during a visit by the head of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of North Sumatra, Asim Saputra, to the office of the provincial secretary of North Sumatra, located at Jalan Pangeran Diponegoro No. 30 in Medan, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Sulaiman said that the economic census will provide a picture of the actual situation in the business sector, from micro-enterprises to large corporations.
North Sumatra ready for cooperation with BPS
The data obtained from this census can serve as a basis for formulating accurate regional development policies, from the village to the provincial level.
“In principle, we support the 2026 economic census, as development requires data. The North Sumatra provincial government is willing to cooperate with BPS North Sumatra in the areas of personnel and publications to ensure the success of the 2026 economic census,” said the acting regional secretary.
Meanwhile, Asim Saputra, head of BPS North Sumatra, stated that BPS is currently training census workers. Approximately 190,000 workers are needed nationwide for the 2026 economic census, while North Sumatra is estimated to need around 13,000 workers.
Recruitment for the 2026 economic census will begin in April
The census workers will be recruited from students, teachers, academics, and the general public who meet the requirements. This program is labor-intensive.
“Recruitment of staff for the economic census will begin in April. They will receive three weeks of intensive training. The economic census will be conducted from May to July 2026,” Asim said.
Therefore, the North Sumatra Bureau of Statistics (BPS) expects full support from the North Sumatra provincial government to ensure the active participation of citizens and the business community.
Economic census, conducted every 10 years
Accurate data from this census will provide the basis for provincial and district/municipal governments to develop economic development strategies tailored to local circumstances.
This census covers all non-agricultural businesses. The goal is to identify the main economic sectors in each district/city, map the distribution of businesses, from small businesses (SMEs) to large corporations, and serve as a basis for evaluating and comparing current economic policies.
The economic census is conducted every 10 years. The 2016 Economic Census registration data showed that there were 1.18 million non-agricultural businesses/enterprises in North Sumatra, classified into 13 business categories according to the 2015 Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification (KBLI). ***rel
