Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in West Nias Dropped 0.39% Over the Past Year
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According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data, the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in West Nias Regency, North Sumatra stood at 6.57% in 2025.
This figure decreased by 0.39% from the previous year's 6.96%, and has dropped 2.5% over the last 5 years.
Indonesia's national average PoU was 7.89% in 2025, meaning West Nias Regency has a lower PoU than the national average.
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) defines PoU as a condition where a person regularly consumes insufficient food to meet energy requirements for normal, active, healthy living.
This indicator measures food and nutrition insecurity status.
This means less than 6.57% of West Nias Regency residents do not consume enough dietary energy.
Among 32 districts/cities in North Sumatra, West Nias ranks 21st for PoU. Lowest PoU: Padang Lawas Regency (4.69%); highest: South Nias Regency (9.53%).
Top 10 lowest PoU districts/cities in North Sumatra 2025:
- Padang Lawas Regency: 4.69%
- Karo Regency: 4.7%
- Samosir Regency: 4.96%
- Humbang Hasundutan Regency: 5.22%
- North Padang Lawas Regency: 5.55%
- Central Tapanuli Regency: 5.62%
- Nias Regency: 5.65%
- South Labuhan Batu Regency: 5.65%
- Pakpak Bharat Regency: 5.71%
- Toba Samosir Regency: 5.71%
(Read: Difference in Indonesia Poor Population Count: World Bank vs BPS Version)
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