What Indonesian Richest People Tell Us

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What Indonesian Richest People Tell Us

About Indonesia’s Economic Backbone –

A Sectoral Snapshot –

This ranking provides a clear picture of Indonesia’s wealthiest as of August 2025.

According to Forbes, Low Tuck Kwong tops the list with $27.3 billion, dominating the coal sector through PT Bayan Resources, a major player in Indonesia’s energy exports.

R. Budi Hartono ($22.4 billion) and Michael Hartono ($21.5 billion) have built their fortunes in banking and tobacco, leveraging PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) and PT DJARUM, a leading cigarette manufacturer.

Prajogo Pangestu ($20 billion) excels in petrochemicals with PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk , supporting industrial growth.

Sri Prakash Lohia ($8.5 billion) also thrives in petrochemicals through Indorama Corporation, contributing to manufacturing.

Otto Toto Sugiri ($7 billion) diversifies into IT and real estate, reflecting urban development.

Tahir & Family ($5 billion) strengthen banking with Mayapada Bank.

Marina Budiman ($4.9 billion) operates in data centers, with PT DCI Indonesia.

Dewi Kam ($4.8 billion) operates in coal and power, with PT Sumber Energi Sakti Prima.

Agoes Projosasmito ($4.5 billion) spans mining and energy, adding to the resource-driven wealth.

This list highlights Indonesia’s economic pillars:

Petrochemicals
Real Estate
Tobacco
Banking
Coal
IT

These sectors align with the nation’s economic landscape, where natural resources are vital export engines.

Banking fuels financial stability, and tobacco sustains domestic consumption.

Petrochemicals drive industrial expansion, while IT and real estate signal urban and technological advancement.

The dominance of these sectors reflects Indonesia’s reliance on resource extraction, agriculture, and emerging industries, thus mirroring the wealth sources of its richest individuals.

By the way, net worth = total value of an individual’s assets minus liabilities.

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