The Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) of Papua Barat Daya Province in August 2024 was 6.48 percent, decrease 0.10 percentage points compared to August 2023.

·      The number of labor force in Papua Barat Daya Province based on the National Labor Force Survey (NLFS) in August 2024 was 318,372 people, an increase of 21,092 people compared to August 2023. The Labor Force Participation Rate (TPAK) in August 2024 was 67.81 percent, an increase of 3.49 percentage points compared to August 2023.

·    The working population in August 2024 was 297,745 people, an increase of 20,037 people from August 2023. The Industry that experienced the largest increase was the Manufacturing Industry by 7,733 people.

·   In August 2024, 128,163 people (43.04 percent) worked in formal activities, decrease 3.04 percentage points compared to August 2023.

·    The percentage of underemployment in August 2024 was 13.72 percent, increase by 3.85 percentage points. Meanwhile, the percentage of part-time workers was 19.69 percent, decrease by 2.99 percentage points compared to August 2023.

·  The Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) in August 2024 was 6.48 percent, decrease 0.10 percentage points compared to August 2023.