June 2024, the number of poor people in Central Sulawesi was 379,760.

The number of poor people in Central Sulawesi in June 2024 decreased by 15.9 thousand to 379.76 thousand compared to March 2023. Compared to September 2022, the number of poor people also decreased from 389.71 thousand.

This decrease in the number of poor people in the province also impacted the poverty rate.

The poverty rate in Central Sulawesi in March 2024 decreased to 11.77 percent compared to March 2023. Over the last eight semesters, the poverty rate has shown a downward trend, continuing the decreasing trend of the previous semester.

Based on region, the number of poor people decreased to 379.76 thousand in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was lower than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas decreased by 190 to 91,920 in March 2024. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 287.84 thousand.

Poverty conditions in Central Sulawesi are calculated based on the food and non-food poverty line, recorded at Rp. 530,250 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp. 429,100 per capita/month for food needs and Rp. 139,150 per capita/month for non-food needs.

The poverty line for rural areas is Rp. 563,070 per capita/month; Rp. 431,550 per capita/month for food and Rp. 155,370 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp. 579,060 per capita/month; Rp. 423,690 per capita/month for food and Rp. 155,370 per capita/month for non-food.