Indonesia recorded 3,223 natural disaster events in 2025, with floods the most frequent emergency, according to data presented by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The agency said the tally remains subject to final consolidation as some provinces have yet to submit their complete reports.
Indonesia 2025 disasters key statistics
BNPB data compiled by Abdul Muhari, head of the agency’s Data, Information and Communication Centre, shows floods accounted for 1,644 incidents. Extreme weather events numbered 712, while forest and land fires reached 546. Other recorded hazards included landslides (233), drought (36), tidal surges and coastal erosion (21), earthquakes (23) and volcanic eruptions (7).
“We close December with a total of 3,223 disaster events. This figure is still being consolidated because a few provinces have not provided their final information,” Muhari said at a press briefing on the agency’s year‑end review and post‑disaster operations update.
The BNPB also provided a month‑by‑month recap of significant incidents across the archipelago from January to November 2025. Notable events included deadly landslides in several regions: Petungkriyono in Pekalongan, Central Java, which claimed 25 lives; a landslide in Denpasar, Bali, with five fatalities; and landslides in Mamuju, Central Sulawesi, and Batam, Riau Islands, which caused further fatalities and damage.
In a direct appeal to the public and local governments, Muhari stressed that disaster response is not the sole responsibility of the national government. “Disaster management is the responsibility of the national government, local governments and communities,” he said, urging a whole‑of‑society approach to reduce harm and speed recovery.
Muhari highlighted preparedness as the decisive factor in emergency operations. “When we talk about emergency response operations after a disaster, nothing will be perfect. The main differentiator is preparedness, and preparedness starts at the smallest level — the individual, family and community, then village, city and province, before we talk about the national level,” he said.
BNPB urged communities to strengthen early warning awareness, prepare evacuation plans and maintain clear lines of communication with local authorities. The agency said improving local preparedness and risk reduction efforts can reduce casualties and economic losses when disasters strike.
With climate variability increasing the frequency of extreme weather, public officials and disaster managers called for renewed investments in hazard mapping, resilient infrastructure and community education. The BNPB underlined the need for timely data sharing between provincial offices and the national centre to ensure a fully consolidated picture of hazards and impacts.
As the nation moves into 2026, BNPB officials said they will continue to work with provincial and district authorities to finalise reports and refine response planning. The agency encouraged households to review personal and family emergency plans and to participate in local preparedness exercises to improve readiness for future events.
Key Takeaways:
- Indonesia 2025 disasters total 3,223 events, with floods accounting for 1,644 incidents.
- BNPB reports extreme weather (712) and forest and land fires (546) as major contributors.
- Authorities emphasise shared responsibility for response and improving preparedness from households to national level.
