How to Check Your DTSEN Decile and Request Data Updates

The National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN) is a database used by the government to support the distribution of various social programmes. It categorises the population’s welfare level into ten groups, known as deciles. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) explains that this grouping uses various social and economic indicators, including population identity, education, employment, housing conditions, access to sanitation and drinking water, health, and asset or business ownership. The decile data serves as a basis for ensuring social assistance is targeted appropriately.

The decile status is dynamic and can change following updates to the socio-economic conditions of the population. The Ministry of Social Affairs notes that if the recorded data does not match actual conditions, citizens can request an update. After the data is updated, the BPS will recalculate the decile periodically.

To check their recorded data and decile, citizens can visit the official DTSEN website at dtsen-form.bps.go.id, select the ‘Lainnya’ (Others) menu, enter their National Identity Card number (NIK) and CAPTCHA code, and click ‘Cek Data’ (Check Data). Alternatively, they can use the Cek Bansos application or visit their local village/kelurahan office or Social Affairs Agency.

If the data is deemed inaccurate, an update can be requested through the same channels. On the DTSEN website, users can select the ‘Pembaruan Data’ (Data Update) menu, fill out the submission form, and upload the required documents. In the Cek Bansos app, users can select the ‘Usulkan Pembaruan’ (Propose Update) menu and complete the form. For in-person requests, citizens can visit their local village office or Social Affairs Agency to provide the necessary information. All submissions will undergo a verification process and a field survey by officers before the decile is recalculated.