The number of poor people in South Sumatra Province in March 2016 was 1,101,192 people - BPS-Statistics Indonesia Palembang Municipality

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The number of poor people in South Sumatra Province in March 2016 was 1,101,192 people

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Release Date : July 18, 2016
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Abstract

  • The number of poor people (population below the poverty line) in South Sumatra Province in March 2016 was 1,101,192 or 13.54 percent. Compared to the poor population in September 2015 which amounted to 1,112,526 people (13.77%), meaning the number of poor people decreased by 11,334 people or 0.23 percent.
  • During the period September 2015 - March 2016, the number of poor people in urban areas increased by 13,798 people, or by 0.23 percent. However, in rural areas it decreased by 25,132 people, or by 0.48 percent.
  • The composition of the poor by area of ​​residence (urban and rural) has not changed much, with the majority (65.99%) of the poor being in rural areas as of March 2016.
  • The Poverty Line in March 2016 in the province of South Sumatra was Rp. 351,984, - greater than 3.23 percent compared to September 2015. The poverty line in urban areas was Rp. 388,060, - while the poverty line in rural areas was Rp. 331,570. Compared to September 2015, the poverty line has increased both in urban and rural areas, increasing by 2.46 percent and 3.62 percent.
  • In the period September 2015 - March 2016, the Poverty Depth Index (P1) showed an increase, but the Poverty Severity Index (P2) tended to decrease. This indicates that the average expenditure of the poor tends to move further away from the poverty line but that inequality in spending among the poor is decreasing.


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