The working population in Pariaman City is 48,996, and the unemployment rate is 5.68%.

The number of workers in Pariaman City has increased over the last three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 39,195 workers, increasing to 43,398 in 2022 and 48,996 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 performed work 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 Pariaman City reached 5.68% in 2023. This figure increased by 0.49% compared to December 2022, which recorded 5.19%. However, compared to December 2021, it decreased by 0.41%.

The increase in the open unemployment rate (TPT) is related to the number of the workforce in this region. The number of workers in Pariaman City has increased over the last three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 41,737 workers, increasing to 45,774 in 2022 and 51,949 in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 131st nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The increase in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Pariaman City is not directly related to the economic growth in this region, which also continues to increase in 2023. The economy in this region in 2023 recorded a growth of 4.79 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 4.55 percent.

Population Data in Pariaman City:

The population of Pariaman City was recorded at 102,770 as of 2024. This figure increased compared to 2023 and is lower than in December 2021. Compared to the previous five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of this region is recorded as higher. The growth over the last five years was recorded at 3.24%.

Compared to other regencies/cities in West Sumatra Province, the population of Pariaman City ranks 15th, while when grouped by island, this regency/city ranks 140th.

In 2024, the majority of Pariaman City's population was in the productive age group (15-59 years old), totaling 65,797 or 64.03% of the total population. Children (0-14 years old) and the elderly (over 60 years old) comprised 24.17% and 11.8% respectively.

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

* Age 0-4 years: 6,940 (6.76%)
* Age 5-9 years: 8,720 (8.49%)
* Age 10-14 years: 9,170 (8.93%)
* Age 15-19 years: 8,880 (8.65%)
* Age 20-24 years: 9,270 (9.02%)
* Age 25-29 years: 8,770 (8.53%)
* Age 30-34 years: 7,470 (7.27%)
* Age 35-39 years: 7,280 (7.09%)
* Age 40-44 years: 7,160 (6.97%)
* Age 45-49 years: 6,340 (6.17%)
* Age 50-54 years: 5,570 (5.42%)
* Age 55-59 years: 5,050 (4.91%)
* Age 60-64 years: 4,130 (4.02%)
* Age 65-69 years: 3,180 (3.09%)
* Age 70-74 years: 2,240 (2.18%)
* Age 75 years and over: 2,580 (2.51%)