THE EFFECT OF GRDP OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR AND EDUCATION LEVEL ON THE ECONOMIC WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY OF GUNUNGKIDUL REGENCY (Case Study Year 2014-2024)

Abstract

Poverty and economic welfare of the community are still strategic issues in Gunungkidul Regency. This study aims to analyze the influence of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of the agricultural sector and education level on the economic welfare of the community as measured by per capita expenditure. Using 2014–2024 time series data from the Central Statistics Agency and multiple linear regression methods, the results of the study show that partially GRDP of the agricultural sector has a positive and significant effect on per capita expenditure, while education level (Average Length of Schooling) does not have a significant effect. Simultaneously, both variables have a positive and significant effect. This finding emphasizes the importance of strengthening the agricultural sector as a priority in improving community welfare, while education development needs to be directed to be more in line with the needs of the labor market and regional economic potential.