Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Mamasa Dropped by 9.68% Over the Last 5 Years
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Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Mamasa Regency, West Sulawesi stood at 8.03% in 2025.
This figure increased by 0.87% from the previous year's 7.16%, yet it has fallen by 9.68% over the past 5 years.
Indonesia's national average PoU was 7.89% in 2025, meaning Mamasa Regency's PoU is higher than the national average.
The National Food Agency defines PoU as a condition where an individual regularly consumes insufficient food to meet energy requirements for normal, active, and healthy life.
This indicator is used to assess food and nutrition insecurity status.
This means less than 8.03% of Mamasa residents do not obtain sufficient dietary energy intake.
Among 6 regencies/cities in West Sulawesi, Mamasa ranks 5th on PoU. North Mamuju Regency recorded the lowest PoU (3.84%) while Mamuju Regency had the highest (9.79%).
2025 PoU rankings (lowest to highest) for West Sulawesi:
- North Mamuju Regency: 3.84%
- Polewali Mandar Regency: 5.23%
- Majene Regency: 6.09%
- Central Mamuju Regency: 6.53%
- Mamasa Regency: 8.03%
- Mamuju Regency: 9.79%
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