Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Balangan Rose by 0.26% Over the Last 5 Years

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Irfan Fadhlurrahman 14/11/2026 08:45 WIB
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Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Balangan Regency, South Kalimantan (2017-2025)
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Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Balangan Regency, South Kalimantan stood at 3.71% in 2025.

This figure increased by 0.3% from the previous year's 3.41%, marking a 0.26% rise over the past 5 years.

Indonesia's national average PoU reached 7.89% in 2025, meaning Balangan Regency has a lower PoU than the national average.

According to the National Food Agency (Bapanas), PoU describes the condition where individuals regularly consume insufficient food to meet energy requirements for normal, active, healthy living.

This indicator measures food and nutrition insecurity status.

This means less than 3.71% of Balangan Regency residents are unable to meet their daily energy needs through food consumption.

Among 12 other regencies/cities in South Kalimantan Province, Balangan Regency ranks 6th for PoU. The lowest PoU was recorded in Tanah Bumbu Regency (2.48%), while the highest was Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency (6.16%).

Below is the list of 10 regencies/cities in South Kalimantan with the lowest PoU values in 2025:

  1. Tanah Bumbu Regency: 2.48%
  2. Tabalong Regency: 2.52%
  3. Tapin Regency: 2.76%
  4. Tanah Laut Regency: 3.27%
  5. Banjar Baru City: 3.53%
  6. Balangan Regency: 3.71%
  7. Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency: 3.9%
  8. Kota Baru Regency: 4.12%
  9. Banjar Regency: 4.25%
  10. Banjarmasin City: 4.42%

(Read also: Prabowo Targets Poverty and Unemployment Reduction by 2027)

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