Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Sukamara Decreased by 1.43% in the Last Year

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Sukamara Regency, Central Kalimantan was 4.72% in 2025.

This figure decreased by 1.43% from the previous year's 6.15%, while in the last 5 years it has decreased by 2.05%.

Indonesia's average PoU in 2025 was 7.89%. This means that the PoU in Sukamara Regency is lower than the national average.

According to the National Food Agency (Bapanas), PoU is a condition where a person regularly consumes an insufficient amount of food to meet the energy needed for a normal, active, and healthy life.

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

This means that the residents of Sukamara Regency who consume food but lack energy needs account for no more than 4.72% of the total population.

Compared to the other 13 regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan Province, the PoU in Sukamara Regency ranks 3rd. The regions with the lowest PoU (top ranking) are Gunung Mas Regency (4.46%) and the highest (last ranking) is Kapuas Regency (15.41%).

Below is the list of the lowest PoU in 10 regencies/cities of Central Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Gunung Mas Regency: 4.46%
2. Lamandau Regency: 4.58%
3. Sukamara Regency: 4.72%
4. Murung Raya Regency: 5.39%
5. Seruyan Regency: 5.72%
6. Palangkaraya City: 6.44%
7. West Kotawaringin Regency: 6.84%
8. East Barito Regency: 7.17%
9. East Kotawaringin Regency: 7.47%
10. Katingan Regency: 7.88%

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