This study aims to analyze the influence of economic growth, human capital, and population growth on the unemployment rate in West Sumatra Province. The research employs a quantitative approach using panel data regression analysis, based on time series data from 2020 to 2024 and cross-sectional data from 19 districts and cities. The results show that simultaneously, all three variables affect the unemployment rate. Partially, economic growth has a significant negative effect on unemployment, while human capital and population growth show negative but statistically insignificant effects. These findings indicate that increasing economic growth plays a crucial role in reducing unemployment, whereas improvements in human capital and controlling population growth have not yet demonstrated a significant direct impact during the study period.
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