BPS: The Number of Poor People in Central Kalimantan Increased by 2.48% (December 2024 Data)
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The number of poor people in Central Kalimantan increased by 3,610 to 149,240 in December 2024 compared to March 2024. Compared to March 2023, the number of poor people also increased from 142,170.
However, this increase in the number of poor people did not impact the poverty rate, which actually decreased. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the poverty rate in Central Kalimantan increased to 5.26 percent in September 2024 compared to March 2024. Over the last eight semesters, the poverty rate has shown a downward trend, continuing the previous semester's decline.
Provincial poverty rate data is raw data sourced from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). Data is produced semiannually in percentage units. This data is available for the period 1970-2024.
The BPS definition of poverty refers to the concept of the ability to meet basic needs (basic needs approach). This concept refers to the Handbook on Poverty and Inequality published by the World Bank. Using this approach, poverty is viewed as an economic inability to meet basic food and non-food needs, measured by expenditure. Individuals are categorized as poor if their average per capita monthly expenditure is below the poverty line.
Urban and rural poverty rate data is published every March and September.
Based on region, the number of poor people increased to 149,240 in September 2024 compared to March 2024 and is higher than in March 2023. The number of poor people in urban areas increased by 5,170 to 65,340 in September 2024. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 83,900.
Poverty conditions in Central Kalimantan are calculated based on the food and non-food poverty line, recorded at Rp. 623,950 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp. 495,600 per capita/month for food needs and Rp. 145,930 per capita/month for non-food needs.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp. 613,490 per capita/month; Rp. 519,790 per capita/month for food and Rp. 155,780 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp. 570,560 per capita/month; Rp. 463,840 per capita/month for food and Rp. 155,780 per capita/month for non-food.
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