BPS: Number of Poor People in Bengkulu Decreases by 2.46% (June 2024 Data)
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The number of poor people in Bengkulu in June 2024 decreased by 7,100 to 281,360 compared to March 2023. Compared to September 2022, the number of poor people also decreased from 292,930.
This decrease in the number of poor people in the province also impacted the poverty rate.
The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) released data showing that the poverty rate in Bengkulu reached 13.56% in 2024. This is a decrease of 0.48 percentage points compared to March 2023, which recorded 14.04%. Compared to September 2022, the figure decreased by 0.78 percentage points.
By region, the number of poor people decreased to 281,360 in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was lower than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas decreased by 2,990 to 94,670 in March 2024. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 186,690.
Poverty conditions in Bengkulu are calculated based on the poverty line for food and non-food items, recorded at Rp 590,750 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp 466,690 per capita/month for food and Rp 170,450 per capita/month for non-food items.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp 609,240 per capita/month, detailed as Rp 443,990 per capita/month for food and Rp 180,900 per capita/month for non-food items. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp 698,800 per capita/month, detailed as Rp 517,910 per capita/month for food and Rp 180,900 per capita/month for non-food items.
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