Poverty Rate Statistics in Pekanbaru City, 2015-2024
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The poverty rate in Pekanbaru City as of November 30, 2024, was recorded at 3.15 percent. Compared to the previous year, the poverty rate in the regency/city decreased by 0.01 percent.
The trend of the poverty rate over the past four years shows an increase. However, over the past 10 years in Pekanbaru City, the trend has been downward, from 3.27 percent to 3.15 percent.
According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the total population in this regency/city in 2024 was 1.14 million.
Compared to other areas in Riau, the poverty rate in this regency/city ranks 11th out of 12 regencies/cities in Riau Province.
Other areas in Riau Province with higher poverty rates are Kepulauan Meranti Regency (23 percent) and Rokan Hulu Regency (9 percent).
Poverty rates in Riau in 2024 were:
* Kepulauan Meranti Regency: 23%
* Rokan Hulu Regency: 9%
* Pelalawan Regency: 8%
* Kuantan Singingi Regency: 7%
* Rokan Hilir Regency: 7%
* Kampar Regency: 6%
* Bengkalis Regency: 6%
* Indragiri Hulu Regency: 6%
* Indragiri Hilir Regency: 5%
* Siak Regency: 5%
* Pekanbaru City: 3%
* Dumai City: 3%
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