BPS: Number of Poor People in Yogyakarta Special Region Decreases by 0.65% (June 2024 Data)
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The number of poor people in Yogyakarta Special Region decreased by 2,920 to 445,550 in June 2024 compared to March 2023. Compared to September 2022, the number of poor people also decreased from 463,630.
This decrease in the number of poor people in the province also impacted the poverty rate.
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) released data showing that the poverty rate in Yogyakarta Special Region reached 10.83% in 2024. This is a decrease of 0.21 percentage points compared to March 2023, which recorded 11.04%. Compared to September 2022, the figure decreased by 0.66 percentage points.
By region, the number of poor people decreased to 445,550 in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was lower than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas increased by 6,570 to 319,400 in March 2024. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 126,150.
Poverty conditions in Yogyakarta Special Region are calculated based on the poverty line for food and non-food items, recorded at Rp 521,670 per capita/month. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp 414,480 per capita/month for food and Rp 158,540 per capita/month for non-food needs.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp 499,940 per capita/month, detailed as Rp 366,710 per capita/month for food and Rp 166,960 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp 598,920 per capita/month, detailed as Rp 431,960 per capita/month for food and Rp 166,960 per capita/month for non-food.
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