Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Puncak Jaya Rose by 4.24% Over the Last 5 Years
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According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data, the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua reached 25.1% in 2025.
This figure increased by 8.13% from the previous year's 16.97%, and rose 4.24% over the past 5 years.
Indonesia's national average PoU stood at 7.89% in 2025, meaning Puncak Jaya's PoU is significantly higher than the national average.
The National Food Agency defines PoU as the condition where individuals regularly consume insufficient food to meet energy requirements for normal, active, healthy life. This indicator measures food and nutrition insecurity status.
This means 25.1% of Puncak Jaya residents do not consume enough dietary energy.
Among 8 regencies in Central Papua, Puncak Jaya ranks 3rd. Lowest PoU: Nabire Regency (20.19%), highest: Deiyai Regency (48.28%).
- Nabire Regency: 20.19%
- Mimika Regency: 20.85%
- Puncak Jaya Regency: 25.1%
- Intan Jaya Regency: 31.02%
- Paniai Regency: 39.89%
- Dogiyai Regency: 46.4%
- Puncak Regency: 48.22%
- Deiyai Regency: 48.28%
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