The working population in Musi Rawas Utara Regency is 95,535, and the unemployment rate is 5.11%.

The number of workers in Musi Rawas Utara Regency has shown an upward trend over the past seven years, continuing even after the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last four years, the number of workers has also increased. In 2021, there were 90,698 workers, rising to 95,535 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, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Musi Rawas Utara Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.18% to 5.11%, 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 number of employed people and the labor force figures published by BPS this year. The labor force in Musi Rawas Utara Regency has decreased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 97,232 workers, increasing to 103,180 in 2022, and decreasing to 100,690 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 160th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Musi Rawas Utara Regency is related to the slump in economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 4.34 percent, down from 4.47 percent in 2022.

Population Data in Musi Rawas Utara Regency:

The population of Musi Rawas Utara Regency was recorded at 201,490 as of 2024. This figure is higher than in 2023 and higher than in December 2021. Over the past five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) of the population in this region was 0.91%. This growth is lower than the growth in the previous five years, which was recorded at 1.08%.

In terms of nominal value compared to other areas in South Sumatra Province, this regency/city ranks 16th, while when grouped by island, this regency/city ranks 110th.

In 2024, the majority of the population of Musi Rawas Utara Regency was in the productive age group (15-59 years), totaling 130,330 or 64.68% of the total population. Children (0-14 years) and the elderly (over 60 years) accounted for 25.93% and 9.38%, respectively.

The following is the population by age group in Musi Rawas Utara Regency in June 2024, sourced from BPS publications:

* Age 0-4 years: 13,390 (6.64%)
* Age 5-9 years: 19,060 (9.46%)
* Age 10-14 years: 19,800 (9.83%)
* Age 15-19 years: 18,200 (9.03%)
* Age 20-24 years: 17,510 (8.69%)
* Age 25-29 years: 15,640 (7.76%)
* Age 30-34 years: 15,420 (7.65%)
* Age 35-39 years: 17,250 (8.56%)
* Age 40-44 years: 15,160 (7.52%)
* Age 45-49 years: 12,430 (6.17%)
* Age 50-54 years: 9,890 (4.91%)
* Age 55-59 years: 8,840 (4.38%)
* Age 60-64 years: 7,430 (3.69%)
* Age 65-69 years: 5,120 (2.54%)
* Age 70-74 years: 2,980 (1.48%)
* Age 75 years and over: 3,370 (1.67%)