The working population in Pontianak City is 295,480 and the unemployment rate is 8.92%.

The number of workers in Pontianak City has shown an upward trend over the last 14 years, continuing even after the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past four years, the number of workers has also continued to rise. In 2021, the number of workers was recorded at 277,910, increasing to 295,480 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, according to BPS records, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Pontianak City in December 2023 decreased by 1% to 8.92%, compared to December 2022. Compared to December 2021, the open unemployment rate (TPT) also fell from 12.38%.

This decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) is reflected in the figures for the working population and the labor force published by BPS this year. The labor force in Pontianak City has shown an upward trend over the past 16 years. After the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, for the past four years, the labor force has also been on an upward trend. In 2021, the labor force numbered 317,160, decreasing by 12,650 from the previous year to 324,420 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 14th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Pontianak City is not directly related to the slump in economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 4.76 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 4.98 percent.

Population Data in Pontianak City:

The population of Pontianak City was recorded at 682,900 as of 2024. This figure is higher than in 2023 and higher than in December 2022. Compared to five years earlier, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is lower. The growth over the last five years was recorded at 0.74%.

In nominal terms, compared to other areas in West Kalimantan Province, this regency/city has the highest population compared to other regencies/cities. When viewed by island, this regency/city ranks fourth.

The majority of the population in this region, or about 65.9%, are of working age (15-59 years), totaling 450,000. According to BPS publications in 2024, the number reached 450,000. The remaining population consists of children aged 0-14 years (approximately 23.85%) and the elderly aged over 60 years (10.26%).

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

* Age 0-4 years: 41,880 (6.13%)
* Age 5-9 years: 59,220 (8.67%)
* Age 10-14 years: 61,750 (9.04%)
* Age 15-19 years: 58,160 (8.52%)
* Age 20-24 years: 59,640 (8.73%)
* Age 25-29 years: 55,300 (8.1%)
* Age 30-34 years: 51,920 (7.6%)
* Age 35-39 years: 51,050 (7.48%)
* Age 40-44 years: 53,770 (7.87%)
* Age 45-49 years: 46,500 (6.81%)
* Age 50-54 years: 40,520 (5.93%)
* Age 55-59 years: 33,140 (4.85%)
* Age 60-64 years: 25,490 (3.73%)
* Age 65-69 years: 18,680 (2.74%)
* Age 70-74 years: 12,190 (1.78%)
* Age 75 years and over: 13,690 (2%)