SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROFILE OF BENER MERIAH REGENCY 2023

This book presents the social and economic profile of Kabupaten Bener Meriah for 2023, with a focus on poverty as the main issue. Using data from Susenas KOR and Susenas Consumption and Expenditure, as well as Sakernas August 2023, this publication provides a comprehensive picture of the social, demographic, and economic conditions in the region. The analysis covers the dimensions of poverty, education, health, food security, housing, and employment.Bener Meriah Regency has recorded a decline in the poverty rate over the past five years, although it still faces challenges such as economic inequality and the prevalence of food consumption insufficiency (PoU) of 7.22%. More than half of the economy's contribution comes from the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors. This data is the basis for developing sustainable poverty reduction policies.This publication aims to support strategic planning and provide information to stakeholders in an effort to improve community welfare in Kabupaten Bener Meriah.