Unemployment Rate (TPT) reached 2.72 percent

The labor force in Sulawesi Tenggara in August 2016 reached 1,253,624 people, an increase of about 115 579 votes (10.16 percent) compared to August 2015 amounted to 1,138,045 persons. The working population in Sulawesi Tenggara in August 2016 reached 1,219,548 people, increased by 144 632 votes (13.46 percent) compared to August 2015 amounted to 1,074,916 persons.

Unemployment Rate (TPT) in Sulawesi Tenggara in August 2016 reached 2.72 percent, down 2.83 points compared to August 2015 TPT 5.55 percent.

Agriculture, trade and services sectors respectively the largest contributor to employment in August 2016, respectively 474 619 (38.92 percent), 243 357 (19.95 percent) and 225 534 (18.49 percent).