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The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the number of commuter workers in Indonesia reached 7.34 million in August 2021. This figure increased by 330,000 compared to the same period the previous year.
33.35% of commuter workers were aged 25-34 years. 26.23% of commuter workers were aged 35-44 years.
The proportion of commuter workers aged 45-54 years and 15-24 years was 17.81% and 14.82%, respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of commuter workers over 55 years old was only 7.79%.
The high number of young commuter workers is due to their higher mobility. The older a person is, the less likely they are to commute longer distances.
Commuter workers were predominantly male (70.34%), with 29.66% being female.
To get to work, the majority (90.12%) of commuter workers used private/company vehicles. 8.41% used public transportation, 0.49% used online transportation, and 0.89% walked.
The highest percentage of commuter workers in August 2021 was in Java (7.42%). The lowest percentage was in Maluku-Papua (0.88%).
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