8.55% of the Population in Sinjai Regency Falls into the Poor Category

The poverty rate in Sinjai Regency as of November 30, 2023, was recorded at 8.55 percent. This figure is down 0.25 percent compared to the previous year's reported 8.8 percent.

The poverty rate in Sinjai Regency has shown a downward trend over the past 10 years, decreasing from 9.56 percent to 8.55 percent.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total population of Sinjai Regency in 2023 was 271,620.

Compared to other regions in South Sulawesi, Sinjai Regency's poverty rate ranks 13th out of 24 regencies in the province.

Other regions in South Sulawesi with higher poverty rates include Pangkajene and Kepulauan (13 percent) and Jeneponto (13 percent).

Below is the poverty rate in South Sulawesi in 2023:

• Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regency 13%


• Jeneponto Regency 13%


• Luwu Regency 12%


• Enrekang Regency 12%


• Luwu Utara Regency 12%


• Tana Toraja Regency 12%


• Kepulauan Selayar Regency 12%


• Toraja Utara Regency 12%


• Bone Regency 10%


• Maros Regency 9%


• Bantaeng Regency 9%


• Pinrang Regency 8%


• Sinjai Regency 8%


• Barru Regency 8%


• Takalar Regency 8%


• Palopo City 7%


• Soppeng Regency 7%


• Gowa Regency 7%


• Bulukumba Regency 7%


• Luwu Timur Regency 6%


• Wajo Regency 6%


• Parepare City 5%


• Sidenreng Rappang Regency 5%


• Makassar City 5%