Pre-Pandemic, Pandemic, and Post-Pandemic (Recovery): The Relationship Between Poverty, Economic Growth, and Unemployment Rates in Bali Province

Poverty, economic growth, and unemployment are socio-economic indicators that remain pertinent for discussion, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bali is a region abundant in culture and traditions, heavily reliant on tourism. The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated Bali's economy due to the absence of tourist arrivals. This article examines the descriptive relationship among poverty, economic growth, and unemployment from a spatial perspective in various regions of Bali during the pre-pandemic, pandemic, and recovery phases. The methodology employed to attain this objective is descriptive, utilizing primary data derived from the Central Statistics Agency's secondary data. Data is organized in tabular format and subjected to descriptive analysis. The findings indicate that in Bali's regions with the lowest economic growth during the pandemic, the poverty rate was not the highest; nevertheless, in that year, the two most adversely affected areas saw an increase in the percentage of impoverished individuals. When economic growth declines (from 2019 to 2020), there is a subsequent rise in the unemployment rate across all regions without exception. During the height of the pandemic, Denpasar exhibited the highest poverty rate. During the recovery phase, economic growth enhanced, subsequently leading to a reduction in the unemployment rate across all regions.