Overview

Indonesian Migrant Workers (Pekerja Migran Indonesia – “PMI”) are widely recognized as being “remittance heroes” (pahlawan devisa) due to the significant contribution that they make to Indonesia’s national economy, with remittances reaching US$ 15.7 billion in 2024, a substantial increase over the figure of US$ 10.99 billion that was generated during 2023.[1] These flows directly support more than three million households and contribute to the country’s foreign exchange reserves, as well as the stability of the rupiah currency and local economic growth.[2]