Abstract :
The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of Economic Growth and Poverty on the Human Development Index (HDI) in Riau Province. This research was conducted using secondary data with a quantitative approach. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis using the E-views 10 analysis tool. The data used in this study are the Economic Growth Rate, Poverty Rate and Human Development Index (HDI) in Riau Province. The results in this study indicate that economic growth is not significant to the Human Development Index, and poverty has a negative and significant effect on the Human Development Index in Riau Province.