Jurnal Ekonika : Jurnal Ekonomi Universitas Kadiri
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): April 2026

Socio-Demographic and Employment Dynamics on Indonesia's Economic Growth

Sri Endang Saleh (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)
Boby Rantow Payu (Universitas Negeri Gorontalo)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study investigates labor and socio-demographic factors that contribute to regional economic growth in Indonesian provinces between 2020 and 2024. Using a regression analysis of a panel, we assess how several indicators, such as the population growth rate (PGR), proportion of working-age population (WAP), average years of schooling (AYS), labor force participation rate (LFPR), and formal employment (FE), shape regional GDP per capita. We adopted a Fixed Effect Model based on tests from Chow and Hausman. We find a significant negative impact from PGR, whereas significant positive contributions are from AYS and LFPR. However, there is no meaningful difference from zero for WAP and FE. The findings demonstrate a beneficial role of human capital and labor participation in regional broad-based growth.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ekonika

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Ekonika : Jurnal Ekonomi Universitas Kadiri publish by Faculty of Economics, Universitas Kadiri. The Journal of Ekonika first appeared in March of 2016. The journal is published twice a year, in April and September. Ekonika is a national scientific journals are open to seeking innovation, creativity ...