PENGARUH KEPADATAN PENDUDUK TERHADAP INDEKS PEMBANGUNAN MANUSIA DI KAB/KOTA DI PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH TAHUN 2024

Abstract

This study examines the effect of population density on the Human Development Index (HDI) in districts/cities of Central Java Province in 2024. The study uses official data from the Central Statistics Agency which reflects the demographic and human development conditions in the region. The analysis was carried out descriptively to describe the frequency distribution, central tendency, and variability of population density and HDI data. Furthermore, a simple linear regression test was applied to test the strength and direction of the relationship between the two variables. The results of the study revealed a significant positive relationship, where an increase in population concentration in an area contributed to an increase in HDI values. These findings suggest that population density can support improved access to public services and infrastructure quality, thereby playing a role in improving human development conditions. The implications of these findings provide an empirical basis for the formulation of integrated development policies, with a focus on managing population density and optimizing resources to achieve equitable development between regions.