THE INFLUENCE OF POVERTY LEVELS, THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX, AND GROSS REGIONAL DOMESTIC PRODUCT ON INCOME INEQUALITY IN ACEH PROVINCE

Afrizal Nurhasan (Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe)
Indra Wijaya (Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe)
Teuku Zulkarnain (Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe)

International Journal of Social and Education (INJOSEDU)
Vol. 3 No. 6 (2026): International Journal of Social and Education (INJOSEDU)

This study aims to analyze the influence of the poverty rate, the Human Development Index (HDI), and Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) on income inequality in Aceh Province during the 2018–2024 period, using a panel data regression model. The results indicate that, individually, the poverty rate and the HDI have a positive and significant effect on income inequality, while GRDP has a negative and significant effect. Simultaneously, the poverty rate, the HDI, and GRDP significantly influence income inequality in Aceh Province. These findings confirm that reducing poverty, improving the quality of human resources, and fostering economic growth are key factors in mitigating income inequality in Aceh.