The working population in Jombang Regency is 723,490, and the unemployment rate is 4.66%.

The number of workers in Jombang Regency has increased over the last three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 656,150 workers, this decreased to 633,150 in 2022, and increased to 723,490 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 method is as follows: A working person is someone aged 15 years and older who has 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, according to BPS records, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Jombang Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.81% to 4.66% compared to December 2022. Over the past six years, the open unemployment rate (TPT) has steadily increased at a faster rate than in previous years.

The reduction in the open unemployment rate (TPT) this year can be seen from the number of the workforce and the number of employed people. The number of the workforce in Jombang Regency has increased over the last three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 706,220 workers, this decreased to 669,800 in 2022, and increased to 758,820 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 204th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Jombang Regency is not directly related to the slump in economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 5.04 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 5.37 percent.

Jombang Regency Population Data:

The population of Jombang Regency is recorded at 1.37 million people as of 2024. Over the past 19 years, the population has steadily increased. Compared to the previous five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is higher. The growth over the last five years is recorded at 1.69%.

In nominal terms, compared to other areas in East Java Province, this regency/city ranks eighth, while when grouped by island, this regency/city ranks 42nd.

According to BPS data from 2024, 897,140 people, or approximately 65.27% of the population in Jombang Regency, are in the productive age group of 15-59 years. Furthermore, 20.32% of the total population, or approximately 279,280, are children (aged 0-14 years), and another 14.42% are people aged over 60 years.

The following is the population by age in Jombang Regency in June 2024, sourced from BPS publications:

* Age 0-4 years: 72,670 people (5.29%)
* Age 5-9 years: 98,050 people (7.13%)
* Age 10-14 years: 108,550 people (7.9%)
* Age 15-19 years: 103,210 people (7.51%)
* Age 20-24 years: 106,850 people (7.77%)
* Age 25-29 years: 98,900 people (7.19%)
* Age 30-34 years: 96,180 people (7%)
* Age 35-39 years: 97,480 people (7.09%)
* Age 40-44 years: 111,530 people (8.11%)
* Age 45-49 years: 99,420 people (7.23%)
* Age 50-54 years: 94,650 people (6.89%)
* Age 55-59 years: 88,910 people (6.47%)
* Age 60-64 years: 69,910 people (5.09%)
* Age 65-69 years: 51,690 people (3.76%)
* Age 70-74 years: 33,170 people (2.41%)
* Age 75 years and older: 43,400 people (3.16%)