Below Poverty Line IN INDONESIA

Despite progress, millions of Indonesians still live below the poverty line. Together, we can build a more inclusive and prosperous future.

Below Poverty Line (BPL) refers to a condition where a household's income or expenditure in insufficient to meet basic needs for food and non-food items essential for a decent standar of living.

What is Below Poverty Line?

Poverty Line (March 2024)

Rp. 582,932

Source: Statistics Indonesia (BPS)

per capita per month

Who Are Most At Risk?

Poverty affects certain groups more significantly.

Large families with low education levels

People in rural and remote areas

Informal workers with unstable incomes

Elderly living without adequate support

Limited access to nutritious food

The Impact of Poverty

Reduced access to quality education

Limited access to healthcare

Lower productivity and opportunities

Key Facts (March 2024)

25.22

million people live below the poverty line

9.03%

of indonesia's population

6.64%

poverty rate in rural areas

Every individual deserves the opportunity to live a decent and dignified life.

Together, let's lift Indonesia above teh poverty line.

Poverty Rate Over Time

12%

9%

6%

0%

3%

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Mar 2024

Building a Better Future

Poverty By area (March 2024)

Urban

5.64%

Rural

12.34%

Reducing poverty requires collaboration between goverment, private sector

Improve access to education and skills

Create job opportunities

Strengthen social protection

Promote inclusive economic growth

BELOW POVERTY LINE

When income is insufficient to meet basic needs for a decent life.

DEFINITION

ILLUSTRATION

CHARACTERISTICS OF A BPL FAMILY

Below Poverty Line (BPL) or being below the poverty line is a condition when the income of an individual or household is lower than the minimun standard of basic needs for a decent life, such as food, clothing, housing, education & health.

ABOVE POVERTY LINE

BELOW POVERTY LINE

POVERTY LINE

Income > basic needs for decent life

Income < basic needs for decent life

IMPACT

Low and unpredictable income

Difficulty meeting basic needs (food, clothing,

Living in unsuitable housing / slum environment

Limited access to education

Limited access to healthcare

Low quality of life

Low education and difficulty finding a decent job

Vulnerable to diseases and health problems

Difficult to escape the poverty cycle

  • “Below Poverty Line populations require targeted and sustainable socioeconomic interventions.”

  • “Communities living below the poverty line remain a priority for inclusive development strategies.”

  • “Empowering individuals below the poverty line through access to education and economic opportunities.”

  • “Driving measurable impact for those living below the poverty line through scalable solutions.”

  • “Supporting individuals below the poverty line to build resilient and dignified livelihoods.”

  • “Creating pathways for people below the poverty line to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy.”

  • “Beyond Survival: Uplifting Lives Below the Poverty Line.”

  • “Redefining Opportunity for Those Below the Poverty Line.”

Policy points that must be implemented: