Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Palembang City Dropped by 5.41% Over the Last 5 Years

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Irfan Fadhlurrahman 14/07/2026 10:22 WIB
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Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Palembang City, South Sumatra (2017-2025)
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Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Palembang City, South Sumatra stood at 3.58% in 2025.

This figure increased by 0.22% from 3.36% in the previous year, while recording a 5.41% decline over the past 5 years.

Indonesia's national average PoU reached 7.89% in 2025, meaning Palembang City's PoU is lower than the national average.

According to the National Food Agency (Bapanas), PoU describes the condition where individuals regularly consume insufficient food to meet energy requirements for normal, active, and healthy life.

This indicator measures food and nutrition insecurity status.

This means less than 3.58% of Palembang City residents have dietary intake that fails to meet their energy needs.

Among 16 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Palembang City ranks first (lowest PoU). The highest PoU was recorded in Empat Lawang Regency at 11.07%.

Below is the list of 10 regencies/cities in South Sumatra with the lowest PoU in 2025:

  1. Palembang City: 3.58%
  2. Musi Banyuasin Regency: 3.59%
  3. Lahat Regency: 4.64%
  4. Banyuasin Regency: 4.96%
  5. Ogan Ilir Regency: 5.35%
  6. Muara Enim Regency: 5.59%
  7. North Musi Rawas Regency: 6.35%
  8. East Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 6.48%
  9. Ogan Komering Ilir Regency: 6.86%
  10. Ogan Komering Ulu Regency: 7.07%

(Read: Percentage of Elderly Population in 38 Indonesian Provinces, 2025)

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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