The Influence of Agriculture, Processing Industry and Service Sectors on Labor Absorption in The Bukit Barisan Plateau Area of North Sumatra Province
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| Issue | Vol 9 No 1 (2026): Talenta Conference Series: Local Wisdom, Social, and Arts (LWSA) | |
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| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.32734/lwsa.v9i1.2726 | |
| Keywords: | GRDP of agricultural sector GRDP of manufacturing industry sector GRDP of services sector and Labor Absorption (PTK) | |
| Published | 2026-03-09 |
Abstract
This study aims to determine how the agricultural sector, processing industry and services influence labor absorption in the Bukit Barisan Highlands area of North Sumatra Province. This study uses descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The data source for this study is secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) with research objects of 9 districts/cities in the period 2013-2022. This study uses a panel data analysis method and hypothesis testing using the coefficient of determination test (R2), partial significance test (t test) and simultaneous significance test (F test). The results of this study indicate that simultaneously the agricultural sector, processing industry and services have a positive and significant effect on labor absorption. Partially, it is known that the variables of the agricultural sector, processing industry and services have a positive and significant effect on labor absorption.
