The number of employed residents in North Tapanuli Regency is 185,380, and the unemployment rate is 1.03%.

The number of workers in North Tapanuli Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 172,950 workers, this number decreased to 172,640 in 2022, and increased to 185,380 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 performed work for pay or profit for at least one hour in the last week. This one hour of work must be consecutive and uninterrupted.

Meanwhile, the open unemployment rate (OUR) in North Tapanuli Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.04% to 1.03% compared to December 2022. Compared to December 2021, the open unemployment rate (OUR) also decreased from 1.54%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (OUR) is reflected in the number of employed people and the labor force figures published by BPS this year. The labor force in North Tapanuli Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 175,660 workers, this number decreased to 174,510 in 2022, and increased to 187,310 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (OUR) in this regency/city ranks 499th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (OUR) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (OUR) in North Tapanuli Regency is not directly related to the economic growth in this region, which also continues to increase in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 4.75 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 4.25 percent.

Population Data in North Tapanuli Regency:

In terms of nominal value compared to other areas in North Sumatra Province, this regency/city ranks 16th, while in terms of island ranking, it ranks 71st.

The majority of the population in this region, or about 61.4%, are of working age (15-59 years), totaling 202,160. According to BPS publications in 2024, the number reached 202,160. The remaining population consists of approximately 25.65% aged 0-14 years (children) and 12.95% aged 60 years and older.

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

• Age 0-4 years: 17,060 people (5.18%)


• Age 5-9 years: 31,260 people (9.49%)


• Age 10-14 years: 36,150 people (10.98%)


• Age 15-19 years: 32,950 people (10.01%)


• Age 20-24 years: 31,190 people (9.47%)


• Age 25-29 years: 25,040 people (7.6%)


• Age 30-34 years: 21,160 people (6.43%)


• Age 35-39 years: 21,080 people (6.4%)


• Age 40-44 years: 21,440 people (6.51%)


• Age 45-49 years: 18,640 people (5.66%)


• Age 50-54 years: 16,220 people (4.93%)


• Age 55-59 years: 14,440 people (4.39%)


• Age 60-64 years: 13,160 people (4%)


• Age 65-69 years: 11,020 people (3.35%)


• Age 70-74 years: 8,050 people (2.45%)


• Age 75 years and older: 10,390 people (3.15%)