Prevalence of Insufficient Food Consumption in Fak Fak Increased 0.46% Over the Past Year
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Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Fak Fak Regency, West Papua reached 21.22% in 2025.
This figure rose 0.46% from the previous year's 20.76%, and increased 0.52% over the last 5 years.
Indonesia's national average PoU stood at 7.89% in 2025, meaning Fak Fak Regency has a higher PoU than the national average.
The National Food Agency defines PoU as a condition where a person regularly consumes insufficient food to meet energy needs for normal, active, healthy life. This indicator measures food and nutrition insecurity.
This means under 21.22% of Fak Fak residents do not get enough dietary energy intake.
Among 7 West Papua districts, Fak Fak ranks 5th. Lowest PoU: Teluk Wondama Regency (15.98%); Highest: Arfak Mountains Regency (30.71%).
2025 West Papua PoU ranking (lowest first):
- Teluk Wondama: 15.98%
- Teluk Bintuni: 17.54%
- South Manokwari: 18.81%
- Manokwari: 19.68%
- Fak Fak: 21.22%
- Kaimana: 21.98%
- Arfak Mountains: 30.71%
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