ANALISIS PENGARUH TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN, RATA-RATA UPAH, KESEMPATAN KERJA, DAN PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI TERHADAP PENGANGGURAN TERDIDIK DI SUMATERA BARAT TAHUN 2017–2023
Keywords:
educated unemployment, education level, average wage, employment opportunities, economic growthAbstract
This study analyzes the influence of education level, average wages, employment opportunities,
and economic growth on educated unemployment in West Sumatra from 2017 to 2023. The
quantitative method used panel data combining time series and cross-sectional data of 19
districts/cities, analyzed using a Fixed Effect regression model. Results indicate that all
independent variables significantly affect educated unemployment jointly, with an R-squared
of 96.82%. Partially, education level and employment opportunities have significant positive
effects, while economic growth has a significant negative effect. Average wages have a positive
but not significant effect. These findings indicate a mismatch between educational attainment
and labor market needs in the region, highlighting the need for enhanced graduate skill
development and policies that steer economic growth toward creating jobs suitable for
educated workers. This study provides a basis for regional government policy recommendations to reduce educated unemployment and improve labor absorption in West Sumatra.
