The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded a downward trend in Indonesia's Gini Ratio from September 2014 to March 2016. By March 2016, Indonesia's Gini Ratio decreased by 0.011 points to 0.397 from 0.408 in March 2015.
This decrease is attributed to several factors, including increases in wages for daily agricultural and construction workers, a strengthening economy for the lower and middle classes, infrastructure development, business development, and various social protection schemes implemented by the government.
The Gini Ratio is a method for measuring income inequality within a region. A higher Gini Ratio indicates greater inequality, while a lower number indicates lower inequality. This data is released every six months, in March and September.
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