Food Inadequacy Consumption Rate for Central Mamuju Population Rises 6.53% in 2025
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According to Central Statistics Agency (BPS) data, the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Central Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi reached 6.53% in 2025.
This figure increased by 0.35% from the previous year's 6.18%, while it has decreased by 0.79% over the last 5 years.
Indonesia's national average PoU stood at 7.89% in 2025, meaning Central Mamuju's PoU is lower than the national average.
Per the National Food Agency (Bapanas), PoU describes the condition where an individual regularly consumes insufficient food to meet energy requirements for normal, active, healthy living.
This indicator measures food and nutrition insecurity status.
It means less than 6.53% of Central Mamuju residents consume food but fail to meet minimum energy needs.
Among 6 regencies/cities in West Sulawesi, Central Mamuju ranks 4th lowest. Lowest PoU: North Mamuju Regency (3.84%). Highest PoU: Mamuju Regency (9.79%).
2025 West Sulawesi PoU ranking (lowest to highest):
- 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%
(Read also: Poverty Lines for Regencies and Cities in East Nusa Tenggara 2025)
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