Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in Tojo Una Una Rises 3.68% in the Last 5 Years

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU) in Tojo Una Una Regency, Central Sulawesi reached 12.38% in 2025.

This figure increased by 0.09% from the previous year's 12.29%, while in the last 5 years it has risen by 3.68%.

Indonesia's average PoU in 2025 was 7.89%. This means that the PoU in Tojo Una Una Regency 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 needs 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 the residents of Tojo Una Una Regency who consume food but do not meet their energy needs account for up to 12.38% of the total population.

Compared to the other 12 regencies/cities in Central Sulawesi Province, the PoU in Tojo Una Una Regency ranks 8th. The regions with the lowest PoU (top ranks) are Palu City (6.41%) and the highest (last rank) are Banggai Islands Regency (19.4%).

Below is the list of the 10 regencies/cities in Central Sulawesi Province with the lowest PoU in 2025.

1. Palu City: 6.41%
2. Morowali Regency: 6.42%
3. North Morowali Regency: 7.4%
4. Poso Regency: 8.37%
5. Parigi Moutong Regency: 9.63%
6. Banggai Regency: 10.3%
7. Buol Regency: 10.33%
8. Tojo Una Una Regency: 12.38%
9. Donggala Regency: 12.44%
10. Sigi Regency: 13.33%

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