BPS: Number of Poor People in Riau Province Increases by 1.36% (June 2024 Data)
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The number of poor people in Riau in June 2024 increased by 6,590 to 492,250 compared to March 2023. However, compared to September 2022, the number of poor people decreased from 493,130.
The increase in the number of poor people in the province did not impact the poverty rate, which actually decreased. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the poverty rate in Riau reached 6.67 percent in 2024. This figure decreased by 0.01 percent compared to March 2023, which was recorded at 6.68 percent. Compared to September 2022, it decreased by 0.17 percent.
By region, the number of poor people increased to 492,250 in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was lower than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas increased by 4,410 to 200,910 in March 2024. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 291,340.
This poverty condition in Riau is calculated based on the poverty line for food and non-food items, recorded at Rp. 605,910 per capita/month. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), this latest poverty line details Rp. 483,090 per capita/month for food needs and Rp. 175,520 per capita/month for non-food needs.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp. 632,700 per capita/month. This details Rp. 475,720 per capita/month for food and Rp. 203,130 per capita/month for non-food items. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp. 698,240 per capita/month, detailing Rp. 495,120 per capita/month for food and Rp. 203,130 per capita/month for non-food items.
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