8.46% of the Population in Talaud Islands Regency Falls into the Poor Category

The poverty rate in Talaud Islands Regency as of November 30, 2023, was recorded at 8.46 percent. This figure is up 0.21 percent compared to the previous year, which was reported at 8.25 percent.

Over the past 10 years, the poverty rate in Talaud Islands Regency has shown a downward trend, decreasing from 9.92 percent to 8.46 percent.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total population in this regency/city in 2023 was 101,140.

Compared to other regions in North Sulawesi, the poverty rate in this regency/city ranks sixth out of 15 regencies/cities in the province.

Other regions in North Sulawesi with higher poverty rates include Bolaang Mongondow Selatan Regency (12 percent) and Minahasa Tenggara Regency (11 percent).

Poverty rates in North Sulawesi in 2023 were:
* Bolaang Mongondow Selatan Regency: 12%
* Minahasa Tenggara Regency: 11%
* Sangihe Islands Regency: 11%
* Minahasa Selatan Regency: 8%
* Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency: 8%
* Talaud Islands Regency: 8%
* Bolaang Mongondow Utara Regency: 7%
* Bolaang Mongondow Regency: 7%
* Minahasa Regency: 6%
* Minahasa Utara Regency: 6%
* Bitung City: 6%
* Bolaang Mongondow Timur Regency: 5%
* Manado City: 5%
* Tomohon City: 5%
* Kotamobagu City: 5%