10.91% of the Population in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency Falls into the Poor Category

The poverty rate in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency as of November 30, 2023, was recorded at 10.91 percent. This figure is down 0.85 percent compared to the previous year, which was reported at 11.76 percent.

The poverty rate in Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency has shown a downward trend over the past nine years, decreasing from 14.88 percent to 10.91 percent.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total population of the regency in 2023 was 206,100.

Compared to other regions in South Sumatra, the poverty rate in this regency ranks 12th out of 17 regencies in the province.

Other areas in South Sumatra with higher poverty rates include Musi Rawas Utara (18 percent) and Lahat (15 percent).

Below is the poverty rate in South Sumatra in 2023:

* Musi Rawas Utara Regency 18%
* Lahat Regency 15%
* Musi Banyuasin Regency 14%
* Musi Rawas Regency 14%
* Ogan Ilir Regency 13%
* Ogan Komering Ilir Regency 13%
* Lubuk Linggau City 12%
* Empat Lawang Regency 11%
* Ogan Komering Ulu Regency 11%
* Prabumulih City 11%
* Muara Enim Regency 10%
* Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir Regency 10%
* Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan Regency 10%
* Palembang City 10%
* Ogan Komering Ulu Timur Regency 9%
* Banyuasin Regency 9%
* Pagar Alam City 8%