The Prevalence of Inadequate Food Consumption in North Gorontalo Increased by 2.43% in the Last 5 Years
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According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) in North Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo Province, was 18.9% in 2023.
This figure is down 3.94% from the previous year's 22.84%, while it has increased by 2.43% over the past five years.
The average PoU in Indonesia was 8.53% in 2023. This means that the PoU in North Gorontalo Regency is higher than the national average.
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) defines PoU as a condition where an individual regularly consumes insufficient 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 insecurity.
This means that the population in North Gorontalo Regency who consume food but lack sufficient energy intake does not reach 18.9% of the total population.
Compared to five other regencies/cities in Gorontalo Province, North Gorontalo Regency has the highest PoU. The area with the lowest PoU (highest ranking) is Gorontalo City (10.84%).
The following is a list of the lowest PoU across all regencies/cities in Gorontalo Province in 2023.
1. Gorontalo City: 10.84%
2. Boalemo Regency: 13.99%
3. Gorontalo Regency: 14.97%
4. Bone Bolango Regency: 16.03%
5. Pohuwato Regency: 18.72%
6. North Gorontalo Regency: 18.9%
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