BPS: Riau's Poverty Rate Decreases by 1.51 Percent (December 2023 Data)

The number of poor people in Riau in December 2023 decreased by 7,470 to 485,660 compared to September 2022. However, compared to March 2022, the number of poor people increased from 485,030.

This decrease in the number of poor people in the province also contributed to a reduction in the poverty rate.

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the poverty rate in Riau in March 2023 decreased to 6.68 percent compared to September 2022. Over the last eight semesters, the poverty rate has shown a downward trend, continuing the decreasing trend of the previous semester.

Based on region, the number of poor people increased to 485,660 in March 2023 compared to September 2022 and was higher than in March 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas increased by 8,550 to 196,500 as of March 2023. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 289,160.

Poverty conditions in Riau are calculated based on the food and non-food poverty line, recorded at Rp. 605,910 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as 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; Rp. 475,720 per capita/month for food and Rp. 203,130 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp. 698,240 per capita/month; Rp. 495,120 per capita/month for food and Rp. 203,130 per capita/month for non-food.