BPS: Food and Non-Food Poverty Lines in Papua Increase by 9.11% (December 2024 Data)
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The food and non-food poverty line in Papua in December 2024 increased by Rp. 57,294 per capita/month to Rp. 686,470 per capita/month compared to December 2022. Compared to December 2021, the food and non-food poverty line also increased from Rp. 591,960 per capita/month.
Despite the increase in the food and non-food poverty line in this province, the percentage of the poor population decreased. The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported that the poverty rate in Papua reached 17.26 percent in 2024. This figure decreased by 8.77 percent compared to March 2023, which was recorded at 26.03 percent. Compared to September 2022, it decreased by 9.54 percent.
Based on the region, the number of poor people decreased by 152,910 people in March 2024 compared to March 2023 and was lower than in September 2022. The number of poor people in urban areas decreased by 24,990 to 33,680 people as of March 2024. Meanwhile, the number of poor people in rural areas was recorded at 119,240 people.
Poverty conditions in Papua are calculated based on the food and non-food poverty line, which was recorded at Rp. 674,370 per capita/month. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), this latest poverty line is detailed as Rp. 516,530 per capita/month for food needs and Rp. 169,940 per capita/month for non-food needs.
The poverty line for rural areas is Rp. 661,950 per capita/month. This is detailed as Rp. 520,280 per capita/month for food and Rp. 237,970 per capita/month for non-food. Meanwhile, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp. 743,290 per capita/month, with details of Rp. 505,320 per capita/month for food and Rp. 237,970 per capita/month for non-food.
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