Gianyar's Food Consumption Insufficiency Rate Decreases by 1.0% in 2024

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) in Gianyar Regency, Bali, reached 1.0% in 2024.

This figure decreased by 0.66% from the previous year's 1.66%, while over the last 5 years, it has decreased by 0.21%.

Indonesia's average PoU was 8.27% in 2024. This means that the PoU in Gianyar Regency is lower compared to 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 1.0% of the total population in Gianyar Regency consumes food but lacks sufficient energy intake.

Compared to 8 other regencies/cities in Bali Province, Gianyar Regency ranks first for the lowest PoU. The region with the highest PoU (last rank) is Karang Asem Regency (7.57%).

Below is a list of the lowest PoU across all regencies/cities in Bali Province in 2024.

1. Gianyar Regency: 1.0%
2. Badung Regency: 1.02%
3. Denpasar City: 1.62%
4. Tabanan Regency: 2.59%
5. Bangli Regency: 2.94%
6. Klungkung Regency: 3.61%
7. Jembrana Regency: 5.68%
8. Buleleng Regency: 6.66%
9. Karang Asem Regency: 7.57%

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