Muhammad Yorga Permana, Nabiyla Risfa Izzati, Media Wahyudi Askar
This study provides one of the first comprehensive analyses of Indonesia’s gig economy, outlining worker typologies, sectoral distribution, and geographic spread. Using data from the 2019 National Labor Force Survey (Sakernas), the author estimates that around 430,000 Indonesians were engaged in gig work, predominantly in transportation and delivery services. The paper highlights definitional inconsistencies that complicate accurate measurement of the gig workforce and notes that most gig workers lack social protection and stable income.
The research emphasizes the concentration of gig workers in major urban centers such as Jakarta, Depok, and Denpasar, reflecting digital platform expansion in metropolitan areas. The author calls for better labor data collection and the inclusion of gig employment in national workforce policies. Strengthening regulation and social safety nets is essential to ensure equitable working conditions in Indonesia’s rapidly growing platform economy.
Reference:
Permana, Muhammad Yorga and Izzati, Nabiyla Risfa and Askar, Media Wahyudi. (2023). Measuring the Gig Economy in Indonesia: Typology, Characteristics, and Distribution Jurnal Manajemen Teknologi
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