In Maluku Tengah Regency in 2023, per capita weekly expenditure on crackers was Rp231.02. This represents a decrease compared to the previous year's expenditure of Rp264.05 per capita per week.
The four largest components of per capita weekly expenditure on other food groups in Maluku Tengah Regency, in descending order, were instant noodles at Rp2,051.67, crackers at Rp231.02, baby porridge at Rp101.49, and other items at Rp29.43.
Per capita expenditure refers to the total consumption expenditure of all household members over a month, divided by the number of household members. This expenditure can be categorized into food and non-food items.
Expenditure on food consumption is calculated weekly, while non-food expenditure is calculated monthly and for the past 12 months. Both food and non-food consumption are then converted into average monthly expenditure. The average per capita consumption/expenditure figures presented in BPS publications are obtained by dividing the total consumption of all households (both consuming food and not) by the total population.
According to Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) publications, the average per capita expenditure in this regency reached Rp1.33 million per capita per month in March 2023. This figure increased by 19.64% compared to March 2022, which was Rp1.11 million per capita per month.
Based on region, the highest per capita expenditure on crackers was in Sumenep Regency, and the lowest was in Pegunungan Bintang Regency. Maluku Tengah Regency ranked 343rd in terms of cracker expenditure. Meanwhile, the national average per capita weekly expenditure on crackers was Rp252.5.
The following are the 10 regencies/cities with the highest per capita expenditure on crackers:
* Sumenep Regency: Rp1,758.61
* Nagan Raya Regency: Rp1,406.84
* Sukamara Regency: Rp1,396.80
* Kepulauan Anambas Regency: Rp1,237.51
* Kota Waringin Barat Regency: Rp1,155.69
* Solok Regency: Rp1,153.09
* Blitar Regency: Rp1,148.48
* Tulungagung Regency: Rp1,123.64
* Tuban Regency: Rp1,119.30
* Sawahlunto City: Rp1,101.29