Employment Statistics of Pohuwato Regency 2023

The working-age population in Pohuwato Regency in 2023 is 113,868 people, with a total labor force of 83,078 people. Among the labor force, 2,873 individuals are unemployed, resulting in an Open Unemployment Rate (OUR) of 3.46 percent. This represents an increase of 0.05 percentage points from 2022, when the OUR was 3.41 percent. On the other hand, 80,205 individuals are employed from the total labor force. Consequently, the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is 72.96 percent, an increase of 2.43 percentage points from 2022, when the LFPR was 70.53 percent.By age group, the highest number of workers falls in the 25 to 34 age range, totaling 18,940 people. In terms of education, the educational attainment of workers in Pohuwato Regency remains relatively low. The majority of workers, 42,976 out of the total 80,205 employed individuals, only have an elementary school diploma or less. The sector employing the most workers is the service sector, with 32,522 workers or 40.55 percent of the total employed population. The significant percentage of workers in the service sector highlights its critical role and contribution to employment and the economy of Pohuwato Regency, compared to the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.