In March 2016, the level of inequality in the expenditure of the population of South Sumatra (Sumsel) measured by the Gini Ratio was 0.348

In March 2016, the level of inequality in the expenditure of the population of South Sumatra (Sumsel) measured by the Gini Ratio was 0.348. This figure fluctuates, decreasing compared to the March 2015 Gini Ratio of 0.360 and increasing compared to the September 2015 Gini Ratio of 0.334.

                                                            

sel Sumsel's Gini Ratio in urban areas in March 2016 was 0.373, down by 0.017 points compared to the March 2015 Gini Ratio of 0.390 and up 0.019 points compared to the September 2015 Gini Ratio of 0.354. While the Gini Ratio in rural areas in March 2016 amounting to 0293 decreased 0.021 points compared to the Gini Ratio in March 2015 which amounted to 0.314 and increased 0.007 points compared to the September 2015 Gini Ratio of 0.286.

 

þ During the period March 2015 – March 2016, the distribution of expenditure from the bottom 40 percent of the population group was still in the low inequality category but the distribution fluctuated, which decreased from 19.27 in March 2015 and 20.51 percent in September 2015 to 18.86 percent in March 2016

 

pengeluaran The distribution of expenditure in the lowest 40 percent group in urban areas in March 2016 was recorded at 16.77 percent, lower than in March 2015 which was 17.63 percent and 19.21 percent in September 2015. While in rural areas the distribution of expenditure by 40 percent of the population the lowest in March 2016 was 20.86 percent decreased compared to March 2015 (21.28 percent) and September 2015 (22.83 percent).