Factors Affecting the Unemployment Rate in Jambi Province

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) analyze the characteristics of unemployment in the regencies/cities in Jambi province, 2) analyze the aspects of affecting unemployment in the regency/city in Jambi province, and 3) analyze the profile and description of job seekers in regencies/ cities in1 Jambi Province. To achieve these objectives, this research was designed with panel data research by combining primary data (cross-section), and secondary data (time series). The data sources were obtained from government agencies and other official sources such as internet sites. This research took place in 11 regencies /cities in Jambi Province. The analytical method used was descriptive qualitative and descriptive quantitative. The results showed that economic growth, education level, and population growth affect the unemployment rate in regencies/cities in Jambi Province. In other sites, the causes of the increase in the number of job seekers in regencies/cities in Jambi Province were the population and employment variables. This research suggested that the regencies/cities government in Jambi Province could increase broader employment opportunities by being more active in opening opportunities for investors. Besides that in this research, it is necessary to conduct research in a longer time, as well as adding variables which are thought to influence unemployment.