<![CDATA[Population growth is one of the main dynamics in a country's economic and social development. When the population increases, especially in the productive age group, the workforce also increases. This situation can be a significant demographic advantage, but it can also pose a serious challenge if not managed wisely. This study aims to determine and analyze the impact of population growth on improving the world of work in Indonesia. To what extent do implemented policies to create jobs reduce unemployment and poverty in Indonesia? Using a mixed methods research method, the results show that the impact of the policy of Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation in the World of Work sector in Indonesia has not been sufficiently successful in creating jobs in Indonesia. This is evidenced by data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2024, which released a report showing the unemployment rate in ASEAN countries. From this data, it can be seen that Indonesia recorded the highest unemployment rate in the ASEAN region , at 5.2% of the total workforce. This situation is further exacerbated by data from the World Bank, which reported that in 2024, 60.25% of Indonesia's population lived below the global poverty line of USD 6.85 per day (in 2017 purchasing power parity). This figure does not mean that Indonesia is the poorest country, but rather that a large portion of the population is vulnerable to poverty. This means that a single economic shock, such as job loss, can immediately plunge them into absolute poverty. Therefore, in the medium to long term, Indonesia needs to develop a more inclusive and sustainable roadmap for population and workforce development]]>
