Millions of Indonesians Escape Poverty in the Last 10 Years

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Vika Azkiya Dihni 19/07/2022 11:50 WIB

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The number of poor people in Indonesia in March 2022 reached 26.16 million, a decrease of approximately 3.8 million compared to March 2011.

Number of Poor People in Indonesia (March 2011-March 2022)

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Number of Poor People in Indonesia (March 2011-March 2022)

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The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that Indonesia's poor population in March 2022 totaled 26.16 million people. This figure is down from September 2021, when it was 26.5 million.

Although the number decreased compared to six months prior, the number of impoverished people is still higher than in 2018 and 2019, before the pandemic.

"With the improving economy, poverty has also decreased. However, the poverty rate in March 2022 is still higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic," explained BPS Head Margo Yuwono in a virtual press conference on Friday (July 15, 2022).

Nevertheless, the number of impoverished Indonesians is currently lower than a decade ago, as shown in the graph. Compared to March 2011, the number has decreased by approximately 3.8 million people.

Based on residence category, the number of impoverished people in urban areas in March 2022 was recorded at 11.82 million people or 7.50%. This figure is down from September 2021, which was 11.82 million people or 7.60%.

Meanwhile, 14.34 million people or 12.29% of the impoverished population resided in rural areas. This figure also decreased from September 2021, which was 14.64 million people or 12.53%.

(See also: 17 Million Indonesians Suffer from Malnutrition, Highest in Southeast Asia)

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