The working population in Pekanbaru City is 464,070 and the unemployment rate is 6.2%.

The number of workers in Pekanbaru City has decreased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021, there were 492,350 workers; this increased to 533,630 in 2022, and decreased to 464,070 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 has 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, BPS released data showing that the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Pekanbaru City reached 6.2% in 2023. This figure is a decrease of 0.2% compared to December 2022 (6.4%) and a decrease of 2.09% compared to December 2021.

The reduction in the open unemployment rate (TPT) this year can be seen from the condition of the labor force and the number of employed people. The number of people in the labor force in Pekanbaru City has decreased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021, there were 536,860 workers; this increased to 570,150 in 2022, and decreased to 494,730 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 94th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Pekanbaru City is related to the slump in economic growth in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 was recorded at 6.06 percent, down from 6.78 percent in 2022.

Population Data in Pekanbaru City:

The population of Pekanbaru City was recorded at 1.14 million in 2024. This figure shows an increase. Compared to five years earlier, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is lower, recorded at 0.38% over the last five years.

In nominal terms, compared to other areas in Riau Province, this regency/city has the highest population. Nationally, it ranks sixth among islands.

The majority of the population in this region, approximately 66.44% (756,400 people), is of working age (15-59 years). According to a 2024 BPS publication, this amounts to 756,400 individuals. The remaining population consists of children aged 0-14 years (25.64%) and the elderly aged 60 years and older (7.93%).

The following is the population by age in Pekanbaru City as of June 2024, sourced from BPS publications:

* Age 0-4 years: 76,230 (6.7%)
* Age 5-9 years: 106,710 (9.37%)
* Age 10-14 years: 108,950 (9.57%)
* Age 15-19 years: 83,670 (7.35%)
* Age 20-24 years: 95,290 (8.37%)
* Age 25-29 years: 94,750 (8.32%)
* Age 30-34 years: 95,140 (8.36%)
* Age 35-39 years: 93,120 (8.18%)
* Age 40-44 years: 93,340 (8.2%)
* Age 45-49 years: 80,130 (7.04%)
* Age 50-54 years: 68,300 (6%)
* Age 55-59 years: 52,670 (4.63%)
* Age 60-64 years: 38,330 (3.37%)
* Age 65-69 years: 25,120 (2.21%)
* Age 70-74 years: 14,600 (1.28%)
* Age 75 years and older: 12,190 (1.07%)