Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Waropen Dropped 2.73% Over The Past Year
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According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data, the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Waropen Regency, Papua stood at 33.62% in 2025.
This figure decreased by 2.73% from the previous year's 36.35%, while it has increased by 16.25% over the last 5 years.
Indonesia's national average PoU was 7.89% in 2025, meaning Waropen Regency's PoU is higher than the national average.
Per the National Food Agency (Bapanas), PoU describes the condition where individuals regularly consume insufficient food to meet energy needs for normal, active, healthy life. This indicator measures food and nutrition insecurity status.
Waropen Regency ranks 4th out of 9 Papua regions. Lowest PoU: Jayapura City (12.49%); Highest: Mamberamo Raya Regency (59.17%). Full 2025 rankings are listed.
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