Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- Indonesia's economy is expected to perform more strongly in 2026 than this year, according to a senior economist.

During a discussion in Jakarta on Tuesday, Aviliani of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) projected growth of 5 to 5.2 percent year-on-year, supported by domestic consumption and investment.

She said Indonesia's large young population continues to drive consumption and plays a key role in sustaining economic momentum.

Aviliani compared this with developed economies, where aging populations tend to weaken consumption and investment, slowing growth.

She noted that developing economies generally grow between 4 and 6 percent, placing Indonesia within that range.

To maintain momen...