The number of poor people in South Sumatra Province in September 2015 was 1,112,526 people or 13.77 percent and decreased by 33,102 people compared to March 2015

§ The number of poor population (population below the poverty line) in South Sumatra Province in September 2015 was 1,112,526 people or 13.77 percent. Compared to the poor population in March 2015 which amounted to 1,145,628 (14.25 percent), meaning the number of poor people fell by 33,102 people.

§ During the period March-September 2015, the poor population in urban areas fell by 30,141 people, or by 1.11 percent. In rural areas it also experienced a decrease of 2,961 people, or by 0.13 percent.

§ The composition of the poor by area of ​​residence (urban and rural) has not changed much, with the majority (67.58 percent) of the poor being in rural areas.

§ The poverty line in South Sumatra province is Rp 340,958, the poverty line in urban areas is Rp 378,739, while the poverty line in rural areas is Rp 319,994. Compared to March 2015, the poverty line has increased both in urban and rural areas.

§ In the period March - September 2015, the Poverty Depth Index (P1) and the Poverty Severity Index (P2) both showed decreases. This indicates that the average expenditure of the poor tends to approach the poverty line and the inequality of expenditure of the poor narrows.