The working population in Lamandau Regency is 51,552, and the unemployment rate is 3.32%.

The number of workers in Lamandau Regency has shown an upward trend over the last 14 years. Conversely, in the four years since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of workers has also continued to increase. In 2021, there were 43,423 workers, rising to 51,552 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: Individuals aged 15 years and older who have worked for at least one hour in the past week with the intention of earning or helping to earn income or profit. This one hour of work must be consecutive and uninterrupted.

Meanwhile, BPS reported that the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Lamandau Regency reached 3.32% in 2023. This is a decrease of 0.09% compared to December 2022 (3.41%), but an increase of 1.02% compared to December 2021.

The reduction in the open unemployment rate (TPT) this year can be seen in the context of the number of workers and the working population. The number of workers in Lamandau Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 44,447 workers, increasing to 45,235 in 2022 and 53,325 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Lamandau Regency ranks 328th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Lamandau Regency is not directly related to economic growth in the region, which also declined in 2023. The economy in the region grew by 1.59% in 2023, down from 6.45% in 2022.

Population Data in Lamandau Regency:

Compared to other regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan Province, Lamandau Regency ranks 13th in terms of population; nationally, it ranks 52nd.

The majority of the population (67.99%) is of working age (15-59 years), totaling 76,446 according to a 2024 BPS publication. Children aged 0-14 years account for approximately 24.87% of the population, while the elderly (60 years and older) comprise 7.14%.

The following is the population distribution by age group in Lamandau Regency as of June 2024, sourced from BPS publications:

• Age 0-4 years: 7,350 (6.54%)


• Age 5-9 years: 10,340 (9.2%)


• Age 10-14 years: 10,270 (9.14%)


• Age 15-19 years: 8,540 (7.59%)


• Age 20-24 years: 9,850 (8.76%)


• Age 25-29 years: 9,710 (8.64%)


• Age 30-34 years: 10,050 (8.94%)


• Age 35-39 years: 9,790 (8.71%)


• Age 40-44 years: 10,010 (8.9%)


• Age 45-49 years: 7,990 (7.11%)


• Age 50-54 years: 5,990 (5.33%)


• Age 55-59 years: 4,520 (4.02%)


• Age 60-64 years: 3,030 (2.7%)


• Age 65-69 years: 2,130 (1.9%)


• Age 70-74 years: 1,320 (1.18%)


• Age 75 years and older: 1,540 (1.37%)