Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Boven Digoel Dropped by 2.34% in the Last Year

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Irfan Fadhlurrahman 26/05/2026 13:04 WIB
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Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua Province (2017-2025)
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According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data, the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Boven Digoel Regency, South Papua stood at 37.4% in 2025.

This figure decreased by 2.34% from the previous year's 39.74%, however it rose 2.96% over the past 5 years.

Indonesia's national average PoU was 7.89% in 2025, meaning Boven Digoel's PoU is significantly higher than the national average.

Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) defines PoU as 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.

This means less than 37.4% of Boven Digoel residents consume food that fails to meet their daily energy needs.

Among 4 regencies in South Papua, Boven Digoel ranks 3rd for PoU: lowest is Merauke Regency (13.27%), highest is Mappi Regency (42.68%).

2025 South Papua PoU ranking (lowest to highest):

  1. Merauke Regency: 13.27%
  2. Asmat Regency: 36.63%
  3. Boven Digoel Regency: 37.4%
  4. Mappi Regency: 42.68%

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