The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of factors that affect the level of public welfare in Balikpapan City in the period 2006-2023. The method used in the study is the quantitative data analysis method and the data analysis method using a path diagram with 4 dimensions of measurement, namely, the Level of Public Welfare measured by the Human Development Index (HDI), the Income Inequality Index measured by the Gini Ratio Index, Economic Growth, Population Growth Rate. The results of this study indicate that Economic Growth has a negative but insignificant effect on Income Disparity (Gini Ratio Index), Population Growth has a negative and significant effect on Income Disparity (Gini Ratio Index), Economic Growth directly has a positive but insignificant effect on the level of population welfare (Human Development Index), Population Growth directly has a negative but insignificant effect on the level of population welfare (Human Development Index), Income Disparity Level (Gini Ratio) has a positive and significant effect on the Level of Community Welfare (HDI) of Balikpapan City, Economic Growth through the Formation of Population Welfare (Gini Ratio Index) has a negative effect on the Level of Community Welfare (HDI) of Balikpapan City and Population Growth through the Formation of Population Welfare (Gini Ratio Index) has a negative effect on the Level of Community Welfare (HDI) of Balikpapan City.

This study aims to determine the Effect of Economic Growth and Inflation and Unemployment Rate on the Human Development Index and Poverty in East Kalimantan Province. Inferential data analysis techniques using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results of the study indicate that the Human Development Index (HDI) has a significant effect on the unemployment rate in East Kalimantan Province, with a probability value smaller than the specified significance level. There are disparities that need to be considered in development in rural areas to ensure equal opportunities for all residents to achieve a better quality of life. Rural areas still face challenges in access to education and health services, as well as regional disparities in development, which need to be addressed through appropriate and sustainable policies. Assistance programs such as Direct Cash Assistance (BLT), National Health Insurance (JKN), and the Family Hope Program (PKH) have helped reduce the burden on the poor by providing access to basic needs. Efforts to improve the quality of education, health, and infrastructure in rural areas are the main focus to create a more prosperous and independent society. Although there has been progress in poverty alleviation, there are still challenges such as regional inequality, quality of education and health, and economic diversification that need to be addressed. Collaboration between the government, private sector, and civil society is needed to create sustainable and effective solutions to overcome poverty in East Kalimantan. Economic growth, inflation, and unemployment rates are interrelated and significantly affect the Human Development Index and poverty rates in East Kalimantan Province. Therefore, comprehensive and sustainable policies are needed to achieve inclusive and equitable development in this region.