BPS: Food and Non-Food Poverty Lines in West Sumatra Increased by 9.33% (December 2024 Data)
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The food and non-food poverty line in West Sumatra in December 2024 increased by Rp. 56,984 per capita/month to Rp. 667,920 per capita/month compared to December 2022. Compared to December 2021, the food and non-food poverty line also increased from Rp. 568,700 per capita/month.
The increase in the food and non-food poverty line in this province did not impact the percentage of the poor population, which instead decreased. The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) released data showing that the poverty rate in West Sumatra reached 5.97 percent in 2024. This figure increased by 0.02 percent compared to March 2023, which was recorded at 5.95 percent. However, compared to September 2022, it decreased by 0.07 percent.
Based on the region, the number of poor people increased by 345,730 in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was higher than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas increased by 5,330 to 139,120 in March 2024. Meanwhile, the number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 206,620.
This poverty condition in West Sumatra is calculated based on the food and non-food poverty line, which was recorded at Rp. 708,420 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp. 507,000 per capita/month for food needs and Rp. 160,930 per capita/month for non-food needs.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp. 652,710 per capita/month. This is detailed as Rp. 512,380 per capita/month for food and Rp. 181,360 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp. 682,510 per capita/month, detailed as Rp. 501,160 per capita/month for food and Rp. 181,360 per capita/month for non-food.
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