Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Samarinda City Rises 2.26% in the Last 5 Years

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reports that the prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) in Samarinda City, East Kalimantan reached 8.55% in 2025.

This figure increased by 1.24% from the previous year's 7.31%, while in the last 5 years it rose by 2.26%.

Indonesia's average PoU in 2025 was 7.89%. This means Samarinda City's PoU 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 needed for a normal, active, and healthy life.

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

This means that residents of Samarinda City who consume food but do not meet their energy needs account for up to 8.55% of the total population.

Compared to 9 other regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Samarinda City's PoU ranks 7th. The regions with the lowest PoU (top ranks) are Berau Regency (6.84%) and the highest (last rank) is Paser Regency (11.06%).

Below is the list of the lowest PoU across all regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Berau Regency: 6.84%
2. Bontang City: 7.6%
3. East Kutai Regency: 7.98%
4. Balikpapan City: 8.24%
5. West Kutai Regency: 8.33%
6. North Penajam Paser Regency: 8.45%
7. Samarinda City: 8.55%
8. Kutai Kartanegara Regency: 8.69%
9. Upper Mahakam Regency: 9.02%
10. Paser Regency: 11.06%

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