The decline in stunting in Indonesia shows significant progress, with the national prevalence rate successfully suppressed to 19,8% in 2024 according to the results of the 2024 Indonesian Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI). This achievement is the result of interventions carried out over the past five years, where the prevalence of stunting has decreased gradually from 27,7% in 2019. This shows that efforts to improve the quality of child health and human resources in Indonesia are running according to targets and plans.
Despite the national decline, the infographic data also shows disparities between regions. Several provinces have achieved very low prevalence rates, far below the national average. Bali is the best performer with a prevalence of only 8,6%, followed by East Java (14,7%) and the Riau Islands (15%). The success of these provinces can serve as a model for other regions.
On the other hand, several provinces with very high stunting prevalence still face significant challenges. Southwest Papua has a prevalence of 30,5%, West Sulawesi 35,4%, and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has the highest rate at 37%. These figures demonstrate the need for more intensive focus, intervention, and more specific targeting in these regions to catch up and reach the national average.
Overall, the key to successful stunting prevention lies in interventions carried out during the First 1000 Days of Life (HPK), which encompasses the prenatal, birth, and postnatal periods. With the right strategies and interventions, stunting reduction in Indonesia can accelerate towards achieving the target. (Design and Manuscript by Fachrudin Ali/Edited by HDI Team)
