The number of workers in Rokan Hulu Regency has shown an upward trend over the past 14 years. In 2021, there were 327,300 workers, but this number decreased to 277,330 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 work period must be consecutive and uninterrupted.
Meanwhile, according to BPS records, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Rokan Hulu Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.17% to 3.45% compared to December 2022. However, compared to December 2021, the open unemployment rate (TPT) increased from a previous figure of 2.25%.
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 Rokan Hulu Regency has decreased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 334,830 workers, increasing to 335,760 in 2022, and decreasing to 287,230 in 2023.
Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 313th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.
The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Rokan Hulu Regency is not directly related to the slump in economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 recorded a growth of 4.12 percent, down from 5.02 percent in 2022.
Population Data in Rokan Hulu Regency:
The population of Rokan Hulu Regency was recorded at 579,680 as of 2024. This figure is higher than in 2023 and higher than in December 2021. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the population in this region decreased by 2.75%. This growth is lower than the growth in the previous five years, which was recorded at 3.29%.
In terms of nominal figures compared to other areas in Riau Province, this regency/city ranks sixth, while in terms of island ranking, it ranks 28th.
The majority of the population in this region, approximately 65.94% (382,270 people), are of working age (15-59 years). According to a 2024 BPS publication, this number reached 382,270. The remaining population consists of children aged 0-14 years (approximately 26.7%) and the elderly aged over 60 years (7.36%).
The following is the population by age group in Rokan Hulu Regency in June 2024, sourced from a BPS publication:
* Age 0-4 years: 34,280 (5.91%)
* Age 5-9 years: 57,090 (9.85%)
* Age 10-14 years: 63,400 (10.94%)
* Age 15-19 years: 51,260 (8.84%)
* Age 20-24 years: 53,920 (9.3%)
* Age 25-29 years: 47,610 (8.21%)
* Age 30-34 years: 43,500 (7.5%)
* Age 35-39 years: 46,030 (7.94%)
* Age 40-44 years: 46,480 (8.02%)
* Age 45-49 years: 39,300 (6.78%)
* Age 50-54 years: 30,610 (5.28%)
* Age 55-59 years: 23,560 (4.06%)
* Age 60-64 years: 17,050 (2.94%)
* Age 65-69 years: 11,390 (1.97%)
* Age 70-74 years: 7,060 (1.22%)
* Age 75 years and over: 7,150 (1.23%)