The Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Kotamobagu City Increased by 1.91% in the Last 5 Years

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) in Kotamobagu City, North Sulawesi, reached 4.61% in 2023.

This figure is down 0.92% from the previous year's 5.53%, while it has increased by 1.91% over the past 5 years.

The average PoU in Indonesia was 8.53% in 2023. This means that the PoU in Kotamobagu City is lower 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 insecurity.

This means that the population in Kotamobagu City who consume food but whose energy needs are insufficient does not reach 4.61% of the total population.

Compared to 14 other districts/cities in North Sulawesi Province, Kotamobagu City ranks 3rd in terms of PoU. The area with the lowest PoU (top ranking) is Tomohon City (3.75%), and the highest (last ranking) is Sangihe Islands Regency (11.12%).

The following is a list of the lowest PoU in 10 districts/cities in North Sulawesi Province in 2023.

1. Tomohon City: 3.75%
2. Bitung City: 3.91%
3. Kotamobagu City: 4.61%
4. Manado City: 4.63%
5. Minahasa Regency: 5.42%
6. Bolaang Mongondow Regency: 6.38%
7. East Bolaang Mongondow Regency: 6.55%
8. South Bolaang Mongondow Regency: 6.57%
9. North Minahasa Regency: 7.11%
10. Talaud Islands Regency: 7.34%