Indonesia is a country that has a high number of migrant workers or Tenaga Kerja Indonesia (TKI) who work abroad. Many of these TKIs come from various regions in Indonesia, making some regions become the most significant contributors to the workforce sent overseas. In this article, we will discuss “Daerah Pengirim TKI Terbanyak” or the regions that send the most migrant workers abroad.
Jawa Tengah
Jawa Tengah is the province with the highest number of TKIs sent overseas. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), in 2019, there were around 262,000 TKIs from Jawa Tengah who worked abroad. Most of them work in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan. The high number of TKIs from Jawa Tengah is due to the high unemployment rate in the region.
Jawa Timur
After Jawa Tengah, Jawa Timur is the second-largest contributor to the number of TKIs sent abroad. In 2019, there were around 196,000 TKIs from Jawa Timur who worked overseas. Most of them work in Saudi Arabia, followed by Malaysia and Taiwan. The economic condition of Jawa Timur is also one of the reasons for the high number of TKIs sent overseas.
Jakarta
The capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta, is also one of the regions that contribute significantly to the number of TKIs sent overseas. In 2019, there were around 152,000 TKIs from Jakarta who worked abroad. Most of them work in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The high cost of living in Jakarta is one of the reasons why many residents choose to work overseas to earn a better income.
Jawa Barat
The next province that has a high number of TKIs sent overseas is Jawa Barat. In 2019, there were around 134,000 TKIs from Jawa Barat who worked abroad. Most of them work in Saudi Arabia, followed by Malaysia and Hong Kong. The economic condition and job opportunities in Jawa Barat are not as good as other regions, making many people seek job opportunities overseas.
Nusa Tenggara Timur
Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) is also one of the regions that send a lot of TKIs abroad. In 2019, there were around 126,000 TKIs from NTT who worked overseas. Most of them work in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. The limited job opportunities in NTT, especially in rural areas, are one of the reasons why many people choose to work abroad.
Jambi
The province of Jambi is also one of the regions that contribute significantly to the number of TKIs sent overseas. In 2019, there were around 118,000 TKIs from Jambi who worked abroad. Most of them work in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. The low economic growth in Jambi and the limited job opportunities are also the factors that contribute to the high number of TKIs sent abroad.
Sumatera Selatan
Sumatera Selatan is also one of the regions that contribute significantly to the number of TKIs sent overseas. In 2019, there were around 103,000 TKIs from Sumatera Selatan who worked abroad. Most of them work in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The low economic growth in Sumatera Selatan and the limited job opportunities are the factors that make many people choose to work overseas.
Sumatera Utara
Sumatera Utara is also one of the regions that contribute significantly to the number of TKIs sent overseas. In 2019, there were around 94,000 TKIs from Sumatera Utara who worked abroad. Most of them work in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. The low economic growth in Sumatera Utara and the limited job opportunities are the factors that make many people choose to work overseas.
Riau
Riau is also one of the regions that contribute significantly to the number of TKIs sent overseas. In 2019, there were around 92,000 TKIs from Riau who worked abroad. Most of them work in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The limited job opportunities and low economic growth make many people choose to work overseas.
Banten
Banten is the last province that contributes significantly to the number of TKIs sent overseas. In 2019, there were around 86,000 TKIs from Banten who worked abroad. Most of them work in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The limited job opportunities and low economic growth are the factors that contribute to the high number of TKIs sent abroad.
Conclusion
Those are the top ten regions that send the most migrant workers or TKIs abroad. The high number of TKIs sent abroad is due to various factors such as limited job opportunities and low economic growth in their respective regions. Although working overseas may provide better income, it also has its challenges, such as culture shock and being away from family. Therefore, it is important for TKIs to be well-prepared before deciding to work abroad.
