The working population in South Tangerang City is 614,630 and the unemployment rate is 5.81%.

The number of workers in South Tangerang City has shown an upward trend over the past 11 years. In 2021, the number of workers was recorded at 779,120, but this decreased by 150,000 from the previous year to 614,630 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 work must be consecutive and uninterrupted.

Meanwhile, BPS released data showing that the open unemployment rate (TPT) in South Tangerang City reached 5.81% in 2023. This figure decreased by 0.78% compared to December 2022, which was recorded at 6.59%, and decreased by 2.79% compared to December 2021.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) is reflected in the number of working people and the labor force figures published by BPS this year. The labor force in South Tangerang City has decreased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 it was recorded at 852,430 workers, decreased to 817,240 in 2022, and further decreased to 652,580 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 119th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in South Tangerang City is related to the slump in economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 5.36 percent, down from 5.82 percent in 2022.

Population Data in South Tangerang City:

The population of South Tangerang City was recorded at 1.43 million in 2024. This figure shows an increase. Compared to five years earlier, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is recorded as lower. The growth over the last five years was recorded at -3.36%.

Compared to other regencies/cities in Banten Province, the population of South Tangerang City is among the top five; while when grouped by island, this regency/city ranks 39th.

The majority of the population in this region, or about 67.87% (970,280 people), are of working age (15-59 years). According to BPS publications in 2024, this number reached 970,280. The remaining population consists of approximately 22.3% aged 0-14 years (children) and 9.82% aged 60 years and older.

The following is the population by age in South Tangerang City as of June 2024, sourced from BPS publications:

* Age 0-4 years: 80,140 (5.61%)
* Age 5-9 years: 118,440 (8.29%)
* Age 10-14 years: 120,220 (8.41%)
* Age 15-19 years: 101,010 (7.07%)
* Age 20-24 years: 116,980 (8.18%)
* Age 25-29 years: 116,000 (8.11%)
* Age 30-34 years: 117,200 (8.20%)
* Age 35-39 years: 111,670 (7.81%)
* Age 40-44 years: 118,880 (8.32%)
* Age 45-49 years: 110,070 (7.70%)
* Age 50-54 years: 97,860 (6.85%)
* Age 55-59 years: 80,610 (5.64%)
* Age 60-64 years: 59,190 (4.14%)
* Age 65-69 years: 39,780 (2.78%)
* Age 70-74 years: 23,180 (1.62%)
* Age 75 years and older: 18,290 (1.28%)