The number of workers in Blitar Regency has shown an upward trend over the last 28 years. In 2021, the number of workers was recorded at 633,470, increasing to 698,610 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 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 Blitar Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.54% to 4.91%, 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 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 Blitar Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021, it was recorded at 657,540 workers, increasing to 682,960 in 2022 and 734,660 in 2023.
Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 182nd nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.
The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Blitar Regency is not directly related to the slump in economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 4.45 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 5.2 percent.
Population Data in Blitar Regency:
The population of Blitar Regency is recorded at 1.26 million as of 2024. This figure has increased for 19 consecutive years. Compared to the previous five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is higher. The growth over the last five years is recorded at 1.62%.
In nominal terms, compared to other areas in East Java Province, this regency/city ranks 13th, while nationally it ranks 52nd.
In 2024, the majority of Blitar Regency's population is in the productive age group (15-59 years), totaling 809,150 or 64.34% of the total population. Children (0-14 years) and the elderly (over 60 years) account for 18.16% and 17.51%, respectively.
The following is the population by age group in Blitar Regency in June 2024, sourced from BPS publications:
* Age 0-4 years: 53,480 (4.25%)
* Age 5-9 years: 81,420 (6.47%)
* Age 10-14 years: 93,460 (7.43%)
* Age 15-19 years: 86,000 (6.84%)
* Age 20-24 years: 91,140 (7.25%)
* Age 25-29 years: 88,220 (7.01%)
* Age 30-34 years: 82,520 (6.56%)
* Age 35-39 years: 86,540 (6.88%)
* Age 40-44 years: 101,570 (8.08%)
* Age 45-49 years: 90,680 (7.21%)
* Age 50-54 years: 94,350 (7.5%)
* Age 55-59 years: 88,120 (7.01%)
* Age 60-64 years: 70,990 (5.64%)
* Age 65-69 years: 54,890 (4.36%)
* Age 70-74 years: 41,910 (3.33%)
* Age 75 years and over: 52,390 (4.17%)
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