Ratusan Ribu Sarjana di Indonesia Menganggur

Summary

The unemployment rate among university graduates in Indonesia has been rising over the past decade, despite holding academic degrees. As of August 2024, there were 842,378 unemployed university graduates, a slight decrease from 981,203 in 2020, but still higher than 495,143 in 2014. This increase was largely caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to recruitment restrictions and mass layoffs. On the other hand, many high school graduates enter the informal sector, reducing pressure on the formal job market. The overall unemployment rate in Indonesia decreased by 390,000 compared to the previous year.

Takeaways

• 😀 Unemployment among university graduates in Indonesia has been on the rise over the last decade, despite holding academic degrees.
• 😀 As of August 2024, there are 842,378 unemployed university graduates, a slight decrease compared to 981,203 in 2020.
• 😀 The number of unemployed university graduates is still higher than in 2014, when it was 495,143.
• 😀 The increase in unemployment from 2014 to 2020 was largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to recruitment restrictions and mass layoffs across various sectors.
• 😀 University graduates often face a mismatch between their job expectations and the realities of the job market.
• 😀 In comparison, there are 2,293,359 unemployed high school graduates as of August 2024, many of whom enter the informal sector, easing pressure on the formal job market.
• 😀 The number of unemployed diploma graduates has remained stable, from 193,517 in 2014 to 170,527 in 2024, although it peaked at 305,261 in 2020.
• 😀 Overall unemployment in Indonesia as of August 2024 is 7.4 million people, a decrease of 390,000 from the previous year.
• 😀 The informal sector absorbs many high school graduates, reducing the strain on the formal job market.
• 😀 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on unemployment, particularly among university graduates, highlights the vulnerability of the labor market to global crises.

Q & A

What is the trend in unemployment among university graduates in Indonesia over the last decade?

The unemployment rate among university graduates in Indonesia has shown an increasing trend over the past decade, although there was a slight decrease in 2024 compared to 2020.

How many unemployed university graduates were there in Indonesia in August 2024?

In August 2024, there were 842,378 unemployed university graduates in Indonesia.

How does the number of unemployed university graduates in 2024 compare to 2020 and 2014?

The number of unemployed university graduates in 2024 (842,378) is lower than in 2020 (981,203), but still significantly higher than in 2014 (495,143).

What factors contributed to the increase in unemployment among university graduates up until 2020?

The COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in increasing unemployment among university graduates, causing recruitment restrictions and mass layoffs across various sectors.

What is the unemployment situation like for high school graduates in Indonesia?

As of August 2024, the unemployment rate among high school graduates is much higher, with 2,293,359 unemployed. However, many high school graduates work in the informal sector, which alleviates pressure on the formal job market.

How has the unemployment rate among diploma holders changed in recent years?

The unemployment rate among diploma holders has remained relatively stable, decreasing from 193,517 in 2014 to 170,527 in 2024, although it peaked at 305,261 in 2020.

How does the total unemployment rate in Indonesia compare in 2024 versus the previous year?

Indonesia's total unemployment rate in August 2024 is 7.4 million people, which is a decrease of 390,000 compared to the same period in 2023.

What role does the informal sector play in addressing unemployment in Indonesia?

The informal sector provides employment for many high school graduates, helping to reduce pressure on the formal job market and contribute to overall employment.

What was the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job market in Indonesia?

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to the job market in Indonesia, leading to recruitment restrictions and mass layoffs, which particularly impacted university graduates.

What is the overall trend in Indonesia’s unemployment rate as of August 2024?

As of August 2024, Indonesia's unemployment rate has decreased by 390,000 compared to the previous year, indicating a slight improvement in the job market.