Jakarta, Feb. 19 -- Bank Indonesia (BI) stated that Indonesia's external debt rose to US$431.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 from US$427.6 billion in the previous quarter, with the debt-to-GDP ratio standing at 29.9 percent.

BI Executive Director of Communication Ramdan Denny Prakoso said the country's external debt structure remains sound, supported by prudent management and risk controls to safeguard macroeconomic stability.

The central bank noted that 85.7 percent of total external debt is long-term, helping contain refinancing risks despite persistent volatility in global financial markets.

Bank Indonesia and the government are strengthening coordination to monitor debt developments and maintain a healthy structure, Prakoso...