Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Paser Decreased by 0.58% in the Last 5 Years

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) in Paser Regency, East Kalimantan reached 11.06% in 2025.

This figure increased by 2.62% from the previous year's 8.44%, while it decreased by 0.58% over the last 5 years.

Indonesia's average PoU in 2025 was 7.89%. This means that the PoU in Paser Regency 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 needs for a normal, active, and healthy life.

This indicator can be used as a tool to assess food and nutrition security conditions.

This means that residents of Paser Regency who consume food but do not meet their energy needs account for less than 11.06% of the total population.

Compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Paser Regency has the highest PoU (ranked last). The region with the lowest PoU (top-ranked) is Berau Regency (6.84%).

Below is the list of the lowest PoU across all regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Berau Regency: 6.84%
2. Bontang City: 7.6%
3. East Kutai Regency: 7.98%
4. Balikpapan City: 8.24%
5. West Kutai Regency: 8.33%
6. Penajam North Paser Regency: 8.45%
7. Samarinda City: 8.55%
8. Kutai Kartanegara Regency: 8.69%
9. Upper Mahakam Regency: 9.02%
10. Paser Regency: 11.06%

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