Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Majene Increased by 0.62% in the Last Year
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According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data, the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi reached 6.09% in 2025.
This figure rose by 0.62% from the previous year's 5.47%, while it has decreased by 1.36% over the past 5 years.
Indonesia's national average PoU was 7.89% in 2025, meaning Majene Regency's PoU is lower than the national average.
Per 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 6.09% of Majene's total population has insufficient dietary energy intake.
Among 6 regencies/cities in West Sulawesi, Majene ranks 3rd. Lowest PoU: North Mamuju Regency (3.84%), highest: Mamuju Regency (9.79%).
2025 PoU rankings for West Sulawesi regions (lowest to highest):
- North Mamuju Regency: 3.84%
- Polewali Mandar Regency: 5.23%
- Majene Regency: 6.09%
- Central Mamuju Regency: 6.53%
- Mamasa Regency: 8.03%
- Mamuju Regency: 9.79%
(Read: Growth of Working Population in Indonesia up to 2023)
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