The number of employed people in North Nias Regency is 87,786, and the unemployment rate is 2.57%.

The number of workers in North Nias Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021, there were 65,920 workers; this increased to 69,940 in 2022 and to 87,786 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 pay or profit for at least one hour in the last week. This one hour of work must be consecutive and uninterrupted.

Meanwhile, BPS released data showing that the open unemployment rate (TPT) in North Nias Regency reached 2.57% in 2023. This figure decreased by 0.02% compared to December 2022 (2.59%) and by 0.43% compared to December 2021.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) is reflected in the number of working people and the labor force figures published by BPS this year. The labor force in North Nias Regency has shown an upward trend over the past 13 years. In 2021, the labor force totaled 67,957 workers, increasing to 90,105 workers in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 408th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in North Nias Regency is not directly related to the economic growth in this region, which also continued to increase in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 recorded a growth of 3.79 percent, compared to 3.03 percent in 2022.

Population Data in North Nias Regency:

The population of North Nias Regency was recorded at 153,170 as of 2024. This figure shows a decrease. Compared to five years earlier, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region was higher. The growth over the last five years was recorded at 2.26%.

Compared to other regencies/cities in North Sumatra Province, the population of North Nias Regency ranks 27th; when grouped by island, it ranks 126th.

Regarding the population by age group in North Nias Regency, the productive age group (15-64) is recorded at 104,010 or 67.9%; children (0-14) number 37,284 or 24.34%; and the remaining 7.76% or 11,880 are elderly (65+).

The following is the population by age group in North Nias Regency in June 2024, sourced from BPS publications:

* Age 0-4 years: 7,770 (5.07%)
* Age 5-9 years: 13,290 (8.68%)
* Age 10-14 years: 16,230 (10.59%)
* Age 15-19 years: 18,470 (12.06%)
* Age 20-24 years: 18,300 (11.95%)
* Age 25-29 years: 13,800 (9.01%)
* Age 30-34 years: 11,060 (7.22%)
* Age 35-39 years: 11,610 (7.58%)
* Age 40-44 years: 10,240 (6.69%)
* Age 45-49 years: 8,760 (5.72%)
* Age 50-54 years: 6,590 (4.3%)
* Age 55-59 years: 5,180 (3.39%)
* Age 60-64 years: 4,310 (2.82%)
* Age 65-69 years: 3,230 (2.11%)
* Age 70-74 years: 2,120 (1.39%)
* Age 75 years and older: 2,210 (1.44%)