Jakarta Says Slum Neighborhoods Drop by 52 Percent

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Provincial Government of Jakarta claims there has been a decrease in the number of slum neighborhood associations (RW) over the past nine years. From 445 RW in 2017, the number has decreased to 211 RW based on the latest data finalized in 2026.

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung stated that this is an important indicator in the efforts to improve the quality of residential areas for citizens in the capital. "Broadly speaking, there has been a decrease in slum RW from 445 in 2017 to 211 this year. The decrease is approximately 52.58 percent," said Pramono in an official statement on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

However, Pramono also mentioned that the regional government will further analyze the data to ensure that the intervention in the restructuring program is on target. He also appreciated the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) for providing a more comprehensive and technologically based data collection method.

"Data like this is important to continuously delve into because we will use it to improve the lives of the people in Jakarta," he said.

Pramono mentioned that the future handling of slum areas will be focused on densely populated areas, especially in West Jakarta and North Jakarta. Areas like Tambora are a concern due to their highly complex residential complexes.

He noted that a decrease of more than half the number of slum RW should be appreciated amidst the pressures of urbanization and population growth. "With an increasingly complex field condition and a continuously increasing population, a decrease of more than 52 percent should be appreciated," he said.

Head of BPS, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, explained that slum area data collection was carried out through a combination of field surveys and the utilization of big data-based satellite imagery. This approach was used to improve accuracy and portray the actual conditions in the field.

"This data collection was not only carried out in the field, but also calibrated using satellite imagery. Therefore, the results are more accurate because they utilize the latest technological developments," said Amalia.

Based on the 2025 data finalized in 2026, out of a total of 2,749 RW in Jakarta, 211 RW were identified as slum areas. The determination was based on 11 indicators, including population density, building quality, ventilation and lighting, sanitation, waste management, drainage conditions, neighborhood roads, and public street lighting.

In the future, BPS and the Jakarta Provincial Government will further analyze 1,904 RW through the utilization of satellite imagery to ensure the accuracy of field data. Collaboration will also be expanded to include the data collection of green open spaces (RTH).

Furthermore, BPS has prepared a data dashboard that can be used by regional governments to monitor social and economic conditions more comprehensively. With the support of this data, the Jakarta Provincial Government aims to handle slum areas in a more targeted, measured, and sustainable manner.

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