18.26% of the Population in North Musi Rawas Regency is Classified as Poor

The poverty rate in Musi Rawas Utara Regency, as of November 30, 2023, was recorded at 18.26 percent. Compared to the previous year, the poverty rate in the regency/city decreased by 0.19 percent.

The poverty rate in Musi Rawas Utara Regency has shown a downward trend over the past nine years, decreasing from 19.73 percent to 18.26 percent.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total population in this regency/city in 2023 was 199,670 people.

Compared to other regions in South Sumatra, the poverty rate in this regency/city is among the highest.

Other regions with the highest poverty rates in South Sumatra Province are Lahat Regency (15 percent) and Musi Banyuasin Regency (14 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%