Labor Force Conditions in Tabanan Regency in 2023

The number of workers in Tabanan Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 266,890 workers, increasing to 276,570 in 2022 and 277,110 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 method 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 of work must be consecutive and uninterrupted.

Meanwhile, according to BPS records, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Tabanan Regency in December 2023 decreased by 1.19% to 2.64% compared to December 2022. Over the past six years, the open unemployment rate (TPT) has steadily increased at a faster rate than in previous years.

The reduction in the open unemployment rate (TPT) this year can be seen from the number of the workforce and the number of employed people. The number of the workforce in Tabanan Regency has decreased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 277,830 workers, increasing to 287,570 in 2022 and decreasing to 284,630 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 396 nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Tabanan Regency is not directly related to economic growth in the region, which also continues to increase in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 3.56 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 2.94 percent.

Population Data in Tabanan Regency:

The population of Tabanan Regency is recorded at 476,470 as of 2024. Over the past nine years, the population has steadily increased. Compared to the previous five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is recorded as higher. The growth over the last five years is recorded at 1.44%.

In nominal terms, compared to other areas in Bali Province, this regency/city ranks sixth, while in terms of island ranking, it ranks 12th.

According to 2024 BPS data, 300,230 people, or about 63.01% of the population in Tabanan Regency, are in the productive age group of 15-59 years. Furthermore, 20.12% of the total population, or approximately 95,872, are senior citizens (over 60 years old), and another 16.87% are aged 0-14 years.

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

* Age 0-4 years: 21,930 (4.6%)
* Age 5-9 years: 28,650 (6.01%)
* Age 10-14 years: 29,790 (6.25%)
* Age 15-19 years: 31,220 (6.55%)
* Age 20-24 years: 34,540 (7.25%)
* Age 25-29 years: 34,340 (7.21%)
* Age 30-34 years: 30,690 (6.44%)
* Age 35-39 years: 27,480 (5.77%)
* Age 40-44 years: 31,010 (6.51%)
* Age 45-49 years: 32,520 (6.83%)
* Age 50-54 years: 40,640 (8.53%)
* Age 55-59 years: 37,790 (7.93%)
* Age 60-64 years: 29,410 (6.17%)
* Age 65-69 years: 23,100 (4.85%)
* Age 70-74 years: 17,450 (3.66%)
* Age 75 years and older: 25,900 (5.44%)