Natuna's Poor Population Shows an Increasing Trend Over Five Years
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Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the number of poor people in Natuna Regency, Riau Islands, has fluctuated but generally increased. The highest number occurred in 2018, with 3,600 poor people out of a total population of approximately 77,000.
The number has increased since 2015. In that year, the number of poor people was 3,200. This increased to 3,300 in 2016 and 3,500 in 2017.
Natuna has recently become a focal point following the illegal fishing activities of Chinese vessels in its waters. This incident has heightened tensions between Indonesia and China, as both countries claim legal basis over Natuna's waters, which also border the South China Sea.
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