Jakarta – The performance of the State Budget (APBN) has again shown encouraging results. At the end of April 2025, the APBN recorded a surplus of IDR 4.3 trillion, or equivalent to 0.02 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
This achievement is a positive signal as well as an important turning point after three consecutive months of recording a deficit. Based on data from the Ministry of Finance, this surplus was obtained thanks to the acceleration of state revenues that exceeded the rate of government spending.
Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati revealed that the performance of the APBN showed a strong and promising recovery trend.
“The realization of the 2025 APBN after experiencing a deficit in the first three months is now showing a turnaround. This shows that the APBN is still able to carry out its functions optimally in supporting development priorities and providing real benefits to the community,” she said.
It is known that during the period from January to March 2025, the APBN recorded a deficit of IDR 23.5 trillion in January, IDR 31.2 trillion in February, and IDR 104.2 trillion in March. Thus, the surplus in April is proof of the government’s ability to respond to fiscal dynamics adaptively and strategically.
State revenues also experienced a significant spike. Until April 2025, revenues had reached IDR 810.5 trillion or 27.5 percent of the APBN target. This figure shows an increase of IDR 294.4 trillion compared to the previous month which was at IDR 516.1 trillion. This indicates structural improvements in the national taxation system as well as the impact of targeted and quality fiscal policies.
Sri Mulyani explained that the deficit in the first three months of this year was caused by a number of technical factors, including tax restitution and adjustments to the calculation of effective rates.
“From January to March we posted a deficit because our tax revenues experienced several technical shocks, such as restitution and adjustments to the calculation of effective rates from tax revenues,” he explained.
This positive performance confirms that the direction of the fiscal policy implemented by the government remains on the right track. The State Budget is not just a tool for state financial administration, but is the main instrument in accelerating economic transformation, strengthening people’s purchasing power, and supporting national priority programs such as infrastructure development, education, and health.
This achievement strengthens public trust that the government is consistent and competent in managing state finances to realize sustainable public welfare.
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