Analisis Transformasi Struktur Ekonomi Berbasis Sektor Ekonomi dan Penyerapan Tenaga Kerja di Provinsi Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Economic growth has resulted in changes in the economic structure. Structural transformation is the process of changing the economic structure from the primary sector to the secondary or tertiary sectors, as seen in North Sumatra Province. The change in structure or economic transformation from traditional to modern can generally be seen as a change related to the composition of shifts in labor absorption and contributions to the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of a region. The objective of this study is to analyze changes in economic structure and alignment in labor absorption in North Sumatra Province during the period 2017- 2022. Quantitative methods are used with the analytical techniques of Location Quotient, Chenery-Syrquin Index, and Shift Share. Economic sector and labor data were obtained from various official sources. The results show significant changes in regional economic structure during the period 2017-2022, with certain sectors experiencing faster growth than others. Location Quotient analysis identifies the base sectors, while the Chenery-Syrquin Index provides a deep understanding of the growth and relative changes in economic sectors. Furthermore, Shift Share analysis reveals the contribution of each factor in the change in labor absorption. This study provides important insights for regional economic planning and the development of economic policies in North Sumatra Province.