Most Indonesian Migrant Workers Originate from East Java

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Vika Azkiya Dihni 16/03/2022 11:10 WIB

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The number of Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMWs) reached 72,624 in 2021. Of this number, the highest number of Indonesian migrant workers originated from East Java province, reaching 28,810 individual

Top 10 Indonesian Provinces of Origin for Migrant Workers (2021)

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Top 10 Indonesian Provinces of Origin for Migrant Workers (2021)

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The Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI) recorded 72,624 Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) in 2021. The largest number originated from East Java, with 28,810 individuals, representing 39.6% of the total PMI.

Central Java ranked second with 17,504 PMI (24%). Following in third place was West Java, with 12,178 PMI (16.8%).

Furthermore, 5,086 PMI (7%) originated from Bali. Lampung and East Nusa Tenggara each contributed 4,244 PMI (5.8%) and 2,331 PMI (3.2%) respectively.

Based on destination country, Hong Kong was the top destination for PMI last year, with 52,278 individuals. Taiwan and Italy followed with 7,789 and 3,225 individuals respectively.

The majority, 52,475 individuals, worked as domestic helpers. An additional 5,403 PMI worked as caregivers.

Editor : Aria W. Yudhistira

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