June 2024, the number of poor people in Riau Islands was 138,300.
- A Small
- A Medium
- A Bigger
The number of poor people in Riau Islands in June 2024 decreased by 4,200 to 138,300 compared to March 2023. Compared to September 2022, the number of poor people also decreased from 148,890.
This decrease in the number of poor people in the province also impacted the poverty rate.
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the poverty rate in Riau Islands in March 2024 decreased to 5.37 percent compared to March 2023. Over the last eight semesters, the poverty rate has shown a downward trend, continuing the previous semester's declining trend.
Based on region, the number of poor people decreased by 138,300 in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was lower than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas increased by 380 to 112,280 in March 2024. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 26,030.
Poverty in Riau Islands is calculated based on the food and non-food poverty line, recorded at Rp684,070 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp501,600 per capita/month for food needs and Rp240,930 per capita/month for non-food needs.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp708,170 per capita/month; Rp533,240 per capita/month for food and Rp249,440 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp747,260 per capita/month; Rp497,810 per capita/month for food and Rp249,440 per capita/month for non-food.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
Related Data
Latest Data Stories
