December 2024, Food and Non-Food Poverty Line in North Sulawesi: Rp. 490,720 per Capita per Month
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The food and non-food poverty line in North Sulawesi in December 2024 increased by Rp. 27,287 per capita/month to Rp. 490,720 per capita/month compared to December 2023. Compared to December 2022, the food and non-food poverty line also increased from Rp. 427,020 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 North Sulawesi reached 7.25 percent in 2024. This figure decreased by 0.13 percent compared to March 2023, which was recorded at 7.38 percent. Compared to September 2022, the figure decreased by 0.09 percent.
Based on the region, the number of poor people decreased by 186,850 in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was lower than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas decreased by 1,140 to 67,890 in March 2024. Meanwhile, the number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 118,970.
Poverty conditions in North Sulawesi are calculated based on the food and non-food poverty line, which is recorded at Rp. 490,720 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp. 360,890 per capita/month for food needs and Rp. 102,540 per capita/month for non-food needs.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp. 454,780 per capita/month, with details of Rp. 355,950 per capita/month for food and Rp. 105,590 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp. 470,820 per capita/month, with details of Rp. 365,230 per capita/month for food and Rp. 105,590 per capita/month for non-food.
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