BPS: Food and Non-Food Poverty Lines in Bengkulu Increase by 5.33% (December 2024 Data)
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The food and non-food poverty line in Bengkulu in December 2024 increased by Rp. 33,953 per capita/month to Rp. 671,100 per capita/month compared to December 2023. Compared to December 2022, the food and non-food poverty line also increased from Rp. 590,750 per capita/month.
Despite this increase in the food and non-food poverty line in the province, the percentage of the poor population actually decreased. The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported that the poverty rate in Bengkulu reached 13.56 percent in 2024. This figure is down 0.48 percent compared to March 2023, which was recorded at 14.04 percent. Compared to September 2022, it decreased by 0.78 percent.
By region, the number of poor people decreased by 281,360 in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was lower than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas decreased by 2,990 to 94,670 in March 2024. The number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 186,690.
Poverty conditions in Bengkulu are calculated based on the food and non-food poverty line, recorded at Rp. 671,100 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp. 492,990 per capita/month for food needs and Rp. 178,110 per capita/month for non-food needs.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp. 609,240 per capita/month. This is detailed as Rp. 468,390 per capita/month for food and Rp. 189,930 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp. 698,800 per capita/month, detailed as Rp. 546,830 per capita/month for food and Rp. 189,930 per capita/month for non-food.
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