8.9% of Pinrang Regency's Population Falls into the Poor Category

The poverty rate in Pinrang Regency, as of November 30, 2023, was recorded at 8.9 percent. This figure is up 0.11 percentage points compared to the previous year, which was reported at 8.79 percent.

The poverty rate in Pinrang Regency has been on an upward trend over the past 10 years, increasing from 8.2 percent to 8.9 percent.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total population of Pinrang Regency in 2023 was 414,710.

Compared to other regions in South Sulawesi, Pinrang Regency's poverty rate ranks 12th out of 24 regencies in the province.

Other regions in South Sulawesi with higher poverty rates include Pangkajene and Kepulauan (13 percent) and Jeneponto (13 percent).

The following is a list of poverty rates in South Sulawesi in 2023:

* Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regency: 13%
* Jeneponto Regency: 13%
* Luwu Regency: 12%
* Enrekang Regency: 12%
* North Luwu Regency: 12%
* Tana Toraja Regency: 12%
* Kepulauan Selayar Regency: 12%
* North Toraja Regency: 12%
* Bone Regency: 10%
* Maros Regency: 9%
* Bantaeng Regency: 9%
* Pinrang Regency: 8%
* Sinjai Regency: 8%
* Barru Regency: 8%
* Takalar Regency: 8%
* Palopo City: 7%
* Soppeng Regency: 7%
* Gowa Regency: 7%
* Bulukumba Regency: 7%
* East Luwu Regency: 6%
* Wajo Regency: 6%
* Parepare City: 5%
* Sidenreng Rappang Regency: 5%
* Makassar City: 5%