Analysis of Current Issues: The Use of Big Data in East Java Province, 2026

Big Data has emerged as a significant new data source, widely utilized today. As science and technology advance, Big Data provides a means to uncover societal phenomena rapidly and in real-time. The 2026 publication, *Analysis of Current Issues: A Study on the Utilization of Big Data*, aims to provide comprehensive information and analysis regarding the use of Big Data. The insights derived and examined through Big Data focus on areas such as the economy and labor. Furthermore, this information is intended to serve as a foundation for developing an evidence base for official social and economic statistics in East Java. Specifically, this publication addresses the evolving landscape of Big Data utilization by exploring various facets of its application. Consequently, it serves as an initial study on the use of Big Data—an approach that, in the future, could potentially function as a proxy for the rapid estimation of statistical indicators.