30.84% of the Population in Central Sumba Regency is Classified as Poor

The poverty rate in Sumba Tengah Regency as of November 30, 2024, was recorded at 30.84 percent. This figure is down 0.94 percent compared to the previous year's reported 31.78 percent.

Over the past 10 years, the poverty rate in Sumba Tengah Regency has shown a downward trend, decreasing from 36.22 percent to 30.84 percent.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total population of this regency/city in 2024 was 91,531.

Compared to other regions in East Nusa Tenggara, the poverty rate in this regency/city is among the highest.

Other regions with the highest poverty rates in East Nusa Tenggara are Sabu Raijua Regency (28 percent) and West Sumba Regency (27 percent).

The following is a list of poverty rates in East Nusa Tenggara in 2024:

* Sumba Tengah Regency: 30%
* Sabu Raijua Regency: 28%
* West Sumba Regency: 27%
* East Sumba Regency: 27%
* West Sumba Regency: 26%
* Rote Ndao Regency: 25%
* East Manggarai Regency: 24%
* South Central Timor Regency: 24%
* Lembata Regency: 24%
* Ende Regency: 22%
* Kupang Regency: 21%
* North Central Timor Regency: 20%
* Alor Regency: 19%
* Manggarai Regency: 19%
* West Manggarai Regency: 16%
* Malaka Regency: 13%
* Belu Regency: 13%
* Nagekeo Regency: 12%
* Sikka Regency: 11%
* Ngada Regency: 11%
* East Flores Regency: 11%
* Kupang City: 8%