The number of employed people in Ponorogo Regency is 565,710, and the unemployment rate is 4.66%.

The number of workers in Ponorogo Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 500,940 workers, this decreased to 498,850 workers in 2022, and in 2023 it increased to 565,710 workers.

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 Ponorogo Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.85% to 4.66% compared to December 2022. Over the past six years, the open unemployment rate (TPT) has continued to rise at a faster rate than in previous years.

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 number of workers in Ponorogo Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 523,870 workers, this increased to 527,910 workers in 2022, and in 2023 it increased to 593,370 workers.

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 Ponorogo Regency is not directly related to significant economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 5.14 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 3.24 percent.

Population Data in Ponorogo Regency:

The population of Ponorogo Regency was recorded at 977,720 people in 2024. This figure is higher than in 2023 and higher than in December 2021. Compared to the previous five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is higher. The growth over the last five years was recorded at 2.33%.

In nominal terms, compared to other areas in East Java Province, this regency/city ranks 22nd, while by island, this regency/city ranks 76th.

According to BPS data in 2024, 613,800 or approximately 62.78% of the population in Ponorogo Regency is in the productive age group of 15-59 years. Approximately 20.53% of the total population, or about 200,750 people, are elderly (over 60 years old), and another 16.69% are aged 0-14 years.

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

* Age 0-4 years: 43,480 people (4.45%)
* Age 5-9 years: 56,390 people (5.77%)
* Age 10-14 years: 63,300 people (6.47%)
* Age 15-19 years: 62,760 people (6.42%)
* Age 20-24 years: 64,330 people (6.58%)
* Age 25-29 years: 64,800 people (6.63%)
* Age 30-34 years: 63,420 people (6.49%)
* Age 35-39 years: 67,780 people (6.93%)
* Age 40-44 years: 77,800 people (7.96%)
* Age 45-49 years: 69,860 people (7.14%)
* Age 50-54 years: 73,370 people (7.5%)
* Age 55-59 years: 69,690 people (7.13%)
* Age 60-64 years: 59,490 people (6.08%)
* Age 65-69 years: 49,470 people (5.06%)
* Age 70-74 years: 37,000 people (3.78%)
* Age over 75 years: 54,780 people (5.6%)