Palembang City's Food Inadequacy Prevalence Dropped 4.64% in Last 5 Years

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the prevalence of food inadequacy (Prevalence of Undernourishment/PoU) in Palembang City, South Sumatra reached 3.36% in 2024.

This figure decreased by 1.23% from the previous year's 4.59%, while in the last 5 years, it decreased by 4.64%.

Indonesia's average PoU was 8.27% in 2024. This means that the PoU in Palembang City 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 conditions.

This means that less than 3.36% of the total population in Palembang City consumes food but has insufficient energy needs.

Compared to 16 other regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province, Palembang City's PoU ranks first (lowest). The region with the highest PoU (last rank) is Empat Lawang Regency (13.91%).

Below is the list of the 10 regencies/cities in South Sumatra Province with the lowest PoU in 2024.

1. Palembang City: 3.36%
2. Banyuasin Regency: 4.21%
3. Musi Banyuasin Regency: 4.41%
4. Muara Enim Regency: 4.86%
5. Lahat Regency: 5.55%
6. Ogan Komering Ilir Regency: 5.77%
7. North Musi Rawas Regency: 6.5%
8. Musi Rawas Regency: 6.83%
9. Lubuk Linggau City: 6.9%
10. Pagar Alam City: 6.91%

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