Prevalence of Food Consumption Insufficiency in Salatiga City Decreased by 1.75% in the Last 5 Years

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) in Salatiga City, Central Java, was 4.04% in 2024.

This figure decreased by 1.79% from the previous year's 5.83%, while in the last 5 years, it has decreased by 1.75%.

The average PoU in Indonesia was 8.27% in 2024. This means that the PoU in Salatiga City is lower than the national average.

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) defines PoU as a condition where a person regularly consumes an insufficient amount of food to meet the energy required for a normal, active, and healthy life.

This indicator can be used as a tool to assess food insecurity and nutritional status.

This means that less than 4.04% of the total population in Salatiga City consumes food but lacks the necessary energy.

Compared to 34 other regencies/cities in Central Java Province, Salatiga City ranks first in PoU. The region with the highest PoU (last rank) is Wonosobo Regency (13.39%).

Below is a list of the 10 regencies/cities with the lowest PoU in Central Java Province in 2024.

1. Salatiga City: 4.04%
2. Semarang City: 4.15%
3. Tegal City: 5.02%
4. Pekalongan City: 5.05%
5. Kudus Regency: 5.41%
6. Pekalongan Regency: 5.54%
7. Surakarta City: 6.22%
8. Pemalang Regency: 6.31%
9. Batang Regency: 6.53%
10. Karanganyar Regency: 7.09%

(Read: 20 Provinces with the Highest Poverty Rates Early 2025)