11.23% of Prabumulih City's Population Falls into the Poor Category

The poverty rate in Prabumulih City, as of November 30, 2023, was recorded at 11.23 percent. This figure is down 0.05 percent compared to the previous year, which was reported at 11.28 percent.

The trend in the poverty rate over the past four years shows a decline. However, over the past 10 years in Prabumulih City, the trend has been upward, increasing from 10.86 percent to 11.23 percent.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total population in this regency/city in 2023 was 208,970.

Compared to other regions in South Sumatra, the poverty rate in this regency/city ranks tenth out of 17 regencies/cities in South Sumatra province.

Other areas with higher poverty rates in South Sumatra province are Musi Rawas Utara Regency (18 percent) and Lahat Regency (15 percent).

Poverty rates in South Sumatra in 2023 were:
* 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%