Labor Force Participation Rate Increased in the Last Five Years

Indonesia's labor force participation rate (LFPR) has steadily increased from 2016 to 2020. According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the LFPR reached 67.77% in August 2020, a 1.43% increase compared to August 2016, which stood at 66.34%.

The highest increase in LFPR occurred in August 2018, reaching 67.31% (a 0.64% increase). Conversely, the lowest increase was recorded in August 2019, at 0.22%, reaching 67.53%.

BPS defines LFPR as the percentage of the population aged 15 and above who are part of the labor force. The LFPR indicates the percentage of the working-age population that is economically active in a country. A higher LFPR signifies a larger supply of labor available to produce goods and services within an economy.

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