The Number Of Investors In Indonesia's Capital Market Has Reached 15.35 Million, With A Majority Being Young People

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that the number of investors in Indonesia's capital market reached 15.35 million as of February 13, 2025. This represents a 3.20 percent increase compared to the end of 2024. "Consumer interest in Indonesia's capital market is growing, as seen by the rising number of investors," stated Inarno Djajadi, the Executive Head of Capital Market, Derivative Finance, and Carbon Exchange at OJK, during a public lecture titled "Integrated Capital Market Socialization and Education 2025" in Padang on Friday, February 21, 2025, as reported by Antara.

In 2020, there were 3.88 million Single Investor Identifications (SID). The following year, this number surged by 92.99 percent to 7.48 million SID. By 2022, it increased by 37.68 percent to 10.31 million SID, and then rose by 18.01 percent to 12.17 million SID in 2023. Throughout 2024, the number grew by 22.22 percent, reaching 14.87 million SID. "Fifteen years ago, there were only about 300,000 SID in the capital market," he noted.

Young Investors Dominate As of December 2024, most investors were under 30 years old, making up 54.83 percent of the total, with assets amounting to Rp54.12 trillion. Investors aged 31-40 accounted for 24.48 percent, holding Rp279.01 trillion in assets. Those aged 41-50 represented 12.02 percent with Rp198.28 trillion, while investors aged 51-60 made up 5.71 percent with Rp290.75 trillion. Lastly, individuals over 60 years old constituted 2.96 percent but had the highest total assets at Rp887.07 trillion. OJK views investing in the capital market as a long-term financial strategy, especially in light of global uncertainties due to interest rate fluctuations, inflation pressures, and geopolitical dynamics. "We can't just keep money in savings accounts as it will lose value due to inflation. The capital market can be a viable option," Inarno advised.

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