The working population in Sarolangun Regency is 136,620, and the unemployment rate is 5.09%.

The number of workers in Sarolangun Regency has decreased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 137,200 workers, increasing to 143,970 in 2022, and decreasing to 136,620 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 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, BPS released data showing that the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Sarolangun Regency reached 5.09% in 2023. This figure decreased by 0.13% compared to December 2022 (5.22%) and by 0.43% compared to December 2021.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) is reflected in the number of working people and the labor force published by BPS this year. The number of workers in Sarolangun Regency has decreased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 145,210 workers, increasing to 151,900 in 2022, and decreasing to 143,950 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 162nd nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Sarolangun Regency is not directly related to the slump in economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 recorded a growth of 4.02 percent, down from 6.73 percent in 2022.

Sarolangun Regency Population Data:

The population of Sarolangun Regency was recorded at 310,290 as of 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 lower, recorded at 0.95% over the last five years.

Compared to other regencies/cities in Jambi Province, Sarolangun Regency ranks seventh in population; nationally, it ranks 78th.

The majority of the population in this region, approximately 65.47% (203,130 people), is of working age (15-59 years). According to BPS publications in 2024, this number reached 203,130. The remaining population consists of children aged 0-14 years (26.19%) and the elderly aged 60 years and older (8.34%).

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

* Age 0-4 years: 20,810 (6.71%)
* Age 5-9 years: 29,950 (9.65%)
* Age 10-14 years: 30,520 (9.83%)
* Age 15-19 years: 25,530 (8.23%)
* Age 20-24 years: 27,160 (8.75%)
* Age 25-29 years: 25,560 (8.24%)
* Age 30-34 years: 23,810 (7.67%)
* Age 35-39 years: 24,780 (7.99%)
* Age 40-44 years: 24,670 (7.95%)
* Age 45-49 years: 21,020 (6.77%)
* Age 50-54 years: 16,930 (5.46%)
* Age 55-59 years: 13,670 (4.41%)
* Age 60-64 years: 10,480 (3.38%)
* Age 65-69 years: 6,920 (2.23%)
* Age 70-74 years: 4,170 (1.34%)
* Age 75 years and older: 4,310 (1.39%)