Consumer Tendency Index of Maluku Province 2018

The Early information, especially in the economic field, is a very important need for all parties. This early information is very much needed by the government, the business world, and the consumer community, because it is able to provide an initial signal regarding changes in economic conditions in the coming months.To get early information about the economy, since Quarter I-2016 BPS has conducted a Consumer Tendency Survey (STK) throughout the Province with a sample of 14,600 households. The selection of samples is carried out in panels between quarters to obtain a more accurate picture of changes in consumer perceptions over time. This publication explains the methods and results of calculating the 2018 Consumer Tendency Index in Maluku Province