Background: The problem of poverty is very urgent and does not have clear boundaries. This is due not only to its continuing upward trend but also to its impact that goes beyond the economic realm, encompassing social aspects and even threatening political stability in the country. Most countries with large populations also tend to have higher poverty rates compared to countries with smaller populations. Likewise with the level of education and the level of labor force participation which in many communities with low economies, opportunities for Getting adequate education, from basic to higher levels, is often limited. Furthermore, if the labor force participation rate increases this can have a positive impact on economic growth. Objective: This research aims to analyze the relationship between population growth and poverty. Education level is the average number of years of schooling against poverty and the labor force participation rate against poverty. Method: This research uses time series data with population growth variables, education level, labor force participation rate, and poverty level in the last 10 years, namely 2013-2023 so the number of observations is 35 observation points. Results: Based on the results of data processing and simultaneous testing, it shows that population growth, education level, and labor force participation rate simultaneously influence Indonesia. Population growth has a negative and significant effect on poverty. Education level is the average number of years of school with a negative and insignificant effect on poverty. The labor force participation rate) has a negative and significant effect on poverty.
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