Demographic issues in local area: insight from kretek sub district, regency of bantul, yogyakarta special region, indonesia

Abstract

Abstract So far, the issue of demographic conditions with development has been more discussed at the national and provincial levels. There has not been much discussion at the administrative level below, the regency, and at the sub district level. In line with decentralization, demographic issues at the local level have become very important. Because it will be a consideration in the preparation of development programs at the local level. This study aims to identify demographic conditions, including their potential and challenges, at the sub district level. The research will emphasize the use of available secondary data obtained from various related sources. The results have shown that the potential of human resources in the Kretek Sub District was huge. It can see from the number of productive age populations, which is three times the population of non-productive age. This research conclude that the demographic bonus and window of opportunity will win by the Kretek Sub District. The challenge ahead is, of course, how to take advantage of this large amount. The goal is that the productive population can access the economy well, which leads to the welfare of the people.