The working population in Polewali Mandar Regency is 260,120, and the unemployment rate is 1.95%.

The number of workers in Polewali Mandar Regency has shown an upward trend over the last 14 years, continuing even after the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past four years, the number of workers has also increased. In 2021, there were 218,760 workers, increasing by 13,194 workers from the previous year to reach 260,120 workers in 2023.

This data on the working population is derived from the annual Sakernas survey conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). The definition of a working person in the Sakernas survey methodology is as follows: A working person is defined as someone aged 15 years and older who worked for at least one hour in the last week with the intention of earning or helping to earn income or profit. This one hour of work must be consecutive and uninterrupted.

Meanwhile, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Polewali Mandar Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.21% to 1.95% compared to December 2022. Over the past six years, the open unemployment rate (TPT) has shown a downward trend, continuing the decreasing trend of the previous year.

The reduction in the open unemployment rate (TPT) this year can be seen from the condition of the labor force and the number of employed people. The number of workers in Polewali Mandar Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 226,410 workers, increasing to 252,380 in 2022 and 265,300 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 466th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Polewali Mandar Regency is not directly related to the economic growth in this region, which also continues to increase in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 recorded a growth of 4.58 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 3.59 percent.

Population Data in Polewali Mandar Regency:

The population of Polewali Mandar Regency was recorded at 490,030 people in 2024. This figure shows a decrease. Compared to five years earlier, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region was higher. The growth over the last five years was recorded at 2.29%.

Compared to other regencies/cities in West Sulawesi Province, Polewali Mandar Regency has the highest population, while nationally it ranks fourth among regencies/cities.

The majority of the population in this region, or about 65.8% (322,440 people), are of working age (15-59 years). According to a 2024 BPS publication, this number reached 322,440. The remaining population consists of approximately 25.22% aged 0-14 years (children) and 8.99% aged 60 years and older.

The following is the population by age group in Polewali Mandar Regency as of June 2024, sourced from a BPS publication:

* Age 0-4 years: 33,490 people (6.83%)
* Age 5-9 years: 44,030 people (8.98%)
* Age 10-14 years: 46,040 people (9.4%)
* Age 15-19 years: 47,620 people (9.72%)
* Age 20-24 years: 48,270 people (9.85%)
* Age 25-29 years: 41,170 people (8.4%)
* Age 30-34 years: 36,090 people (7.37%)
* Age 35-39 years: 34,700 people (7.08%)
* Age 40-44 years: 32,940 people (6.72%)
* Age 45-49 years: 30,120 people (6.15%)
* Age 50-54 years: 29,070 people (5.93%)
* Age 55-59 years: 22,470 people (4.59%)
* Age 60-64 years: 16,010 people (3.27%)
* Age 65-69 years: 10,600 people (2.16%)
* Age 70-74 years: 7,600 people (1.55%)
* Age 75 years and older: 9,820 people (2%)