BPS: Number of Poor People in Papua Increases by 5.34% (December 2024 Data)
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The number of poor people in Papua in December 2024 increased by 8,160 to 161,070 compared to March 2024. However, compared to March 2023, the number of poor people decreased from 915,150.
This increase in the number of poor people in the province did not impact the poverty rate, which actually decreased. Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) released data showing the poverty rate in Papua reached 18.09% in 2024. This is an increase of 0.83 percentage points compared to March 2024 (17.26%), but a decrease of 7.94 percentage points compared to March 2023.
By region, the number of poor people increased by 161,070 in September 2024 compared to March 2024, but was lower than in March 2023. The number of poor people in urban areas decreased by 1,830 to 31,850 in September 2024. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 129,210.
Poverty in Papua is calculated based on the poverty line for food and non-food items, recorded at Rp 674,370 per capita/month. According to BPS, this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp 462,490 per capita/month for food and Rp 224,600 per capita/month for non-food items.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp 661,950 per capita/month, detailed as Rp 413,600 per capita/month for food and Rp 254,160 per capita/month for non-food items. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp 743,290 per capita/month, detailed as Rp 533,020 per capita/month for food and Rp 254,160 per capita/month for non-food items.
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