National Labour Force Survey (Sakernas) 2015

Banjarbaru - Statistic Indonesia-BPS conducted various labor force data collection activities throughout Indonesia in 2015 as part of its ongoing commitment to provide current and comprehensive data on employment and unemployment trends. Through surveys such as the Population Census (SP), the Intercensal Population Survey (SUPAS), the National Socio-Economic Survey (SUSENAS), and specifically the National Labour Force Survey (Sakernas), Statistic Indonesia-BPS gathers detailed statistics that reflect labor conditions across different periods.

The National Labour Force Survey, known as Sakernas, began in 1976 and has undergone various modifications in sample size, geographic scope, and frequency. Initially conducted quarterly from 1986 to 1993, Sakernas shifted to an annual survey every August between 1994 and 2001. From 2002 to 2004, it was conducted both annually and quarterly. From 2005 to 2010, the survey was conducted biannually in February and August. In response to the increased need for timely, comprehensive, and accurate labor data, Sakernas transitioned to a quarterly schedule from 2011 to 2014, collecting data in February, May, August, and November, with analysis provided at the provincial level. In August, additional sampling allowed for data estimates at the district level.

Starting in 2015, Sakernas resumed a biannual format, conducted in February (first semester) and August (second semester), with data analysis extending to the provincial level. In August, additional samples enabled data estimates to reach the district level.

Sakernas 2015 Survey Goals

The primary goal of Sakernas 2015 is to continuously provide annual key labor statistics. The survey aims to capture data on employment, unemployment, and labor force transitions, as well as on the development of these trends at district, provincial, and national levels. Sakernas 2015 was carried out in both urban and rural areas throughout Indonesia, with a total sample size of 50,000 households in the first semester and 250,000 households in the second semester.

Data collection covered general demographic information for each household member, such as name, relationship to the head of the household, gender, and age. For household members over the age of 10, questions covered marital status, education, employment, unemployment, and work experience.

2015 Sakernas Biannual Activity Schedule

No.	Activity		Semester I (February)	Semester II (August)
(1)	(2)		(3)	(4)
1.	Document printing and duplication at BPS Provincial Offices		Nov - Dec 2014	Nov - Dec 2014
2.	Regional staff training refresher		January 2015
3.	Field activities:
	a.	Household updating	26 - 31 January 2015	22 - 31 July 2015
	b.	Household updating supervision and inspection	26 January - 3 February 2015	22 July - 3 August 2015
	c.	Household sample selection	28 January - 6 February 2015	24 July - 6 August 2015
	d.	Household enumeration	8 - 28 Februari 2015	8 - 31 August 2015
	e.	Enumeration supervision and inspection	8 - 23 February 2015	8 August - 3 September 2015
4.	Processing at BPS regency offices		16 February - 8 March 2015	10 August - 11 September 2015
5.	Compilation, evaluation at BPS Provincial Office, and raw data submission to Statistic Indonesia-BPS		23 February - 13 March 2015	24 August - 25 September 2015
6.	Data compilation and tabulation at Statistic Indonesia-BPS		9 - 20 March 2015	21 - 30 September 2015
7.	Evaluation and result discussion at Statistic Indonesia-BPS		23 March - 24 April 2015	24 September - 31 October 2015
8.	Release materials sent to Statistic of South Kalimantan Province		4 May 2015	3 November 2015
9.	Press release		5 May 2015	5 November 2015
10.	Publication at Statistic Indonesia-BPS		May 2015	November 2015