Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Muna Reaches 17.1% in 2025

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi reached 17.1% in 2025.

This figure decreased by 2.26% from the previous year's 19.36%, while it increased by 5.06% over the last 5 years.

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

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

This means that residents of Muna Regency who consume food but do not meet their energy needs account for up to 17.1% of the total population.

Compared to the other 16 regencies/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Muna Regency has the highest PoU. The region with the lowest PoU (top rank) is Kolaka Regency (4.18%).

Below is the list of the 10 regencies/cities in Southeast Sulawesi Province with the lowest PoU in 2025.

1. Kolaka Regency: 4.18%
2. North Konawe Regency: 5.08%
3. North Kolaka Regency: 5.13%
4. Konawe Regency: 6.73%
5. Kendari City: 7.33%
6. East Kolaka Regency: 7.37%
7. Wakatobi Regency: 8.0%
8. Bombana Regency: 8.94%
9. South Buton Regency: 9.93%
10. Bau Bau City: 10.05%

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