Average Weekly Per Capita Expenditure on Potatoes in Padang Pariaman Regency: Rp1,331.43

In Padang Pariaman Regency in 2023, the per capita weekly expenditure on potatoes was Rp1,331.43. This represents an increase compared to the previous year's expenditure of Rp1,293.31 per capita per week.

Per capita expenditure refers to the cost of consumption for all household members over a month, including purchases, gifts, and self-produced goods, divided by the number of household members. Household consumption is categorized into food and non-food consumption, regardless of the origin of goods, and is limited to household needs only, excluding business expenses or expenditures given to others.

Food consumption expenditure is calculated weekly, while non-food consumption is calculated monthly and for the past 12 months. Both food and non-food consumption are then converted into average monthly expenditure. The per capita average consumption/expenditure figures presented in BPS publications are obtained by dividing the total consumption of all households (both consuming food and non-food items) by the total population.

The five largest expenditures for tubers in Padang Pariaman Regency, in descending order, are: potatoes (Rp1,331.43 per capita per week), sweet potatoes (Rp179.52 per capita per week), cassava (Rp160.13 per capita per week), taro (Rp29.06 per capita per week), and gaplek (Rp5.01 per capita per week – the lowest).

According to Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) data, the average per capita expenditure in this regency reached Rp1.4 million per capita per month in March 2023. This figure increased by 21.17% compared to March 2022, which was Rp1.16 million per capita per month.

Based on region, the highest per capita expenditure on potatoes was in Tolikara Regency, and the lowest was in Muna Barat Regency. Padang Pariaman Regency ranked 58th in terms of potato expenditure. The national average per capita weekly expenditure on potatoes is Rp257.5.

The following are the 10 regencies/cities with the highest per capita expenditure on potatoes:

* Tolikara: Rp5,012.54
* Lanny Jaya: Rp3,579.70
* Kerinci: Rp3,305.48
* Sungai Penuh City: Rp2,700.90
* Pegunungan Arfak: Rp2,624.66
* Nagan Raya: Rp2,584.73
* Solok: Rp2,544.64
* Solok Selatan: Rp2,535.97
* Sawahlunto City: Rp2,223.93
* Bener Meriah: Rp2,185.33