The working population in Bangli Regency is 171,100, and the unemployment rate is 0.75%.

The number of workers in Bangli Regency has shown an upward trend over the last 14 years. Following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of workers has continued this upward trend for the past four years. In 2021, there were 144,900 workers. This number increased by 21,052 workers from the previous year, reaching 171,100 workers 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, according to BPS records, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Bangli Regency in December 2023 decreased by 0.01% to 0.75% compared to December 2022. Over the past six years, the open unemployment rate (TPT) has shown a downward trend, continuing the decreasing trend of the previous year.

This decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) is reflected in the figures for the working population and the labor force published by BPS this year. The labor force in Bangli Regency has increased over the past three years. Historically, in 2021 there were 147,560 workers, increasing to 151,190 workers in 2022 and reaching 172,400 workers in 2023.

Compared to other regencies/cities, the open unemployment rate (TPT) in this regency/city ranks 505th nationally. The national average open unemployment rate (TPT) in 2023 was 4.3%.

The decrease in the open unemployment rate (TPT) in Bangli 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 3.5 percent. Previously, in 2022, economic growth in this regency/city was recorded at 2.79 percent.

Population Data in Bangli Regency:

The population of Bangli Regency was recorded at 259,390 people in 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 has been 2.78%. This growth is higher than the growth in the previous five years, which was recorded at 0.46%.

In terms of nominal figures compared to other regions in Bali Province, this regency/city ranks eighth, while when grouped by island, this regency/city ranks 28th.

The majority of the population in this region, or about 64.31% (166,810 people), are of working age (15-59 years). According to a 2024 BPS publication, this number reached 166,810. The remaining population consists of approximately 20.34% aged 0-14 years (children) and 15.35% aged 60 years and older.

The following is the population by age group in Bangli Regency in June 2024, sourced from a BPS publication:

* Age 0-4 years: 13,270 people (5.12%)
* Age 5-9 years: 18,580 people (7.16%)
* Age 10-14 years: 20,920 people (8.07%)
* Age 15-19 years: 20,250 people (7.81%)
* Age 20-24 years: 20,880 people (8.05%)
* Age 25-29 years: 19,440 people (7.49%)
* Age 30-34 years: 17,520 people (6.75%)
* Age 35-39 years: 16,720 people (6.45%)
* Age 40-44 years: 19,530 people (7.53%)
* Age 45-49 years: 19,240 people (7.42%)
* Age 50-54 years: 19,020 people (7.33%)
* Age 55-59 years: 14,230 people (5.49%)
* Age 60-64 years: 12,420 people (4.79%)
* Age 65-69 years: 9,740 people (3.76%)
* Age 70-74 years: 7,480 people (2.88%)
* Age 75 years and older: 10,160 people (3.92%)