The Influence of Transportation Infrastructure and Population Density on GDP Per Capita in North Sumatra Province

Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of transportation infrastructure and population density on GRDP per capita in districts/cities of North Sumatra Province in 2016-2022 The type of research used is quantitative using secondary data sourced from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) with Cross Section 33 Regencies/Cities and the observation range is 2016-2022. The type of research used is quantitative research which is mathematical in nature and uses systematic formulas. The type of data in this research is secondary data using panel data regression method with Random Effect Model which ranges from 2016- 2022 and 33 Regencies/Cities of North Sumatra Province. The results of the research show that damaged roads have a significant negative influence on the GRDP of Regencies/Cities in North Sumatra Province. Meanwhile, good roads and population density have a significant positive effect on GRDP in the districts/cities of North Sumatra Province in 2016-2022