Pray for Indonesia
A great Buddhist temple from the 800s in Central Java, Indonesia.
Photo: Heri nugroho, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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About Indonesia
The capital is Jakarta. People speak Indonesian. The largest faith is Islam.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Indonesia
Last updated November 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
Forest and peat fires in Borneo and Sumatra have burned about 1.9 million hectares this year, more than at the same point in 2019, and the smoke has sickened hundreds of thousands of people and spread to Malaysia, Singapore and Timor Leste. More than 60,000 firefighters and volunteers are fighting the fires, though the haze has often grounded aircraft. Students in Palangkaraya and other cities have protested, asking the government to declare a national emergency.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Leadership and politics
Indonesia is a presidential republic. The President is Prabowo Subianto and the Vice President is Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who won the 2024 election together. Elections are held every five years, and the government is focused on food self sufficiency and its strategic programmes.
We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.
Economic health
The IMF expects the economy to grow about 5% in 2026 and again in 2027. Bank Indonesia has stepped in to support the rupiah during global turbulence. The government has stopped rice imports for domestic use and holds about 4.5 million tons of rice in reserve ahead of El Nino, which matters for the price of food for ordinary families.
We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.
Social and cultural issues
Indonesia is home to hundreds of peoples. The largest are the Javanese, about two in five people, and the Sundanese, about one in seven. In Papua, armed resistance has continued for decades, and the provincial health office has recorded about 1.1 million malaria cases this year.
We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.
Spiritual landscape
About 87% of Indonesians are Muslim and about 10% are Christian, with smaller Hindu and Buddhist communities (2025 figures). Christians form the majority in several eastern provinces. Indonesia is a nation where many faiths have long lived side by side.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Religious freedom
Indonesia is home to large communities of many faiths. In early October authorities blocked a planned Jakarta concert by the American gospel singer Israel Houghton, citing security concerns. Believers from minority faiths value the freedom to gather and worship in peace.
We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.
Historical wounds
Indonesia was under Dutch rule, then Japanese occupation in World War II, which brought forced labour and famine, before declaring independence in 1945. At least 500,000 people were killed in the violence of 1965 to 1966. The unrest of 1998, the conflicts in East Timor and Aceh, and the long conflict in Papua have left deep wounds.
We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Indonesia. Bring relief from the fires and haze, and healing to all who are sick. Give wisdom, integrity and justice to the President, the Vice President and all in authority. Provide food and fair prices for every family, and give honest stewardship of the nation and its resources. Bring peace and healing to Papua, and protect the sick and the vulnerable. Let the hope of Your truth be made known in every island and people. Keep believers of every faith safe and free to worship. Heal the old wounds of violence and lead the nation in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sources
- Kuwait Times (AFP): Indonesian anger builds over toxic haze wildfires (Oct 2026)
- The Jakarta Post: students protest Central Kalimantan haze (Oct 2026)
- ANTARA: news index on haze, rice and rupiah (Oct 2026)
- ANTARA: video index, Papua malaria cases (Oct 2026)
- Bernama: Indonesia blocks gospel concert over security concerns (Oct 2026)
- Khaosod English: IMF growth forecasts for Southeast Asia (Oct 2026)
- Wikipedia: Indonesia, people, faith and history (2026)
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