The working population in South Buru Regency is 37,960, and the unemployment rate is 0.97%.

The number of workers in South Buru Regency has increased over the last three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 30,699 workers, increasing to 31,046 in 2022, and reaching 37,960 in 2023.

This data on the working population is derived from the annual Sakernas survey conducted by the Central Statistics Agency (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 performed work 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 (OUR) in South Buru Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.01% to 0.97% compared to December 2022. Over the past six years, the OUR has shown a downward trend, continuing the decreasing trend of the previous year.

The reduction in the Open Unemployment Rate (OUR) this year can be seen from the conditions of the labor force and the number of working people. The number of the labor force in South Buru Regency has increased over the last three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 31,209 workers, increasing to 31,352 in 2022, and reaching 38,331 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the Open Unemployment Rate (OUR) in this regency/city is ranked 501st nationally. The national average OUR in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the Open Unemployment Rate (OUR) in South Buru Regency is related to the plummeting economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 4.58 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 5.53 percent.

Population Data in South Buru Regency:

The population of South Buru Regency was recorded at 80,288 people in 2024. This figure increased compared to 2023 and is higher than in December 2021. Compared to the previous five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is recorded as higher. The growth over the last five years was recorded at 4.86%.

In nominal terms, compared to other areas in Maluku Province, this regency/city ranks 11th, while by island, this regency/city ranks 20th.

The majority of the population in this region, or about 63.62% (51,076 people), are of working age, i.e., aged 15-59 years. According to a 2024 BPS publication, this number reached 51,076. The remaining population consists of approximately 30.3% aged 0-14 years (children) and 6.08% aged 60 years and older.

The following is the population by age in South Buru Regency in June 2024, sourced from a BPS publication:

* Age 0-4 years: 5.42 thousand people (6.75%)
* Age 5-9 years: 9.44 thousand people (11.75%)
* Age 10-14 years: 9.48 thousand people (11.8%)
* Age 15-19 years: 9.59 thousand people (11.95%)
* Age 20-24 years: 7.6 thousand people (9.47%)
* Age 25-29 years: 7.18 thousand people (8.94%)
* Age 30-34 years: 5.83 thousand people (7.27%)
* Age 35-39 years: 5.95 thousand people (7.4%)
* Age 40-44 years: 5.25 thousand people (6.53%)
* Age 45-49 years: 4.11 thousand people (5.12%)
* Age 50-54 years: 3.08 thousand people (3.84%)
* Age 55-59 years: 2.49 thousand people (3.1%)
* Age 60-64 years: 1.82 thousand people (2.26%)
* Age 65-69 years: 1.18 thousand people (1.47%)
* Age 70-74 years: 0.95 thousand people (1.18%)
* Age 75 years and older: 0.94 thousand people (1.17%)