August 2024 Sakernas Evaluation Briefing

SAKERNAS is a survey conducted periodically by BPS to collect data regarding employment conditions in Indonesia. This survey aims to provide an accurate picture of: Number of employed people: Includes the number of people who have jobs, both formal and informal. Unemployment rate: Measures the percentage of the working age population who are actively looking for work but have not yet found a job. Labor characteristics: Includes education level, type of work, employment sector, and wages received. SAKERNAS objectives: Fulfilling data needs: Providing data needed by the government, research institutions and other parties to develop policies and programs in the field of employment. Monitoring employment developments: Carrying out regular monitoring of changes occurring in the labor market. Comparing employment conditions between regions: Allows comparison of employment conditions between provinces, districts/cities, and even between villages.