Prevalence of Food Consumption Inadequacy in Jambi City Increased by 0.75% in the Last Year

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) in Jambi City, Jambi, reached 11.41% in 2024.

This figure increased by 0.75% from the previous year's 10.66%, while over the last 5 years, it rose by 5.87%.

Indonesia's average PoU was 8.27% in 2024, meaning Jambi City's PoU is higher 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 and nutrition insecurity.

This means that less than 11.41% of the total population in Jambi City consumes food but with insufficient energy needs.

Compared to 10 other regencies/cities in Jambi Province, Jambi City's PoU ranks 7th. The region with the lowest PoU (top rank) is Bungo Regency (6.51%), and the highest (last rank) is Sungai Penuh City (14.91%).

Below is the list of the lowest PoU in 10 regencies/cities in Jambi Province in 2024.

1. Bungo Regency: 6.51%
2. Muaro Jambi Regency: 7.78%
3. Sarolangun Regency: 9.89%
4. Merangin Regency: 10.21%
5. Batang Hari Regency: 10.97%
6. Tebo Regency: 11.03%
7. Jambi City: 11.41%
8. Kerinci Regency: 12.22%
9. Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency: 13.25%
10. Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency: 13.9%

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