Jakarta– The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) through the Health Development Policy Agency (BKPK) officially announced the results of the 2024 Indonesian Nutritional Status Survey (SSGI) at a dissemination activity held offline at the Siwabessy Auditorium, Kemenkes Building, Monday (26/5/2025).
This national survey, which is the main reference in efforts to accelerate the reduction of stunting, recorded a decrease in the national prevalence of stunting, from 21,5% in 2023 to 19,8% in 2024.
Indonesian Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, in his remarks emphasized the government's strong commitment to reducing the national stunting rate to 14,2% by 2029, in accordance with the target of the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) prepared together with the Secretariat of the Vice President and Bappenas.
"This target is not easy, but quite challenging to pursue. From 21,5% in 2023, we must go down to 14,2% in 2029, meaning we must drop around 7,3% in five years," said Health Minister Budi.
He also appreciated the hard work across ministries, institutions, and stakeholders that have supported positive achievements in 2024. "Our target last year was 20,1%, and thank God the survey results showed 19,8%. This means that we have succeeded in exceeding the target by 0,3%," he said.
However, he reminded that the challenges are still great. The target for reducing stunting by 2025 is 18,8%, which requires greater efforts and closer collaboration, especially in the six provinces with the largest number of stunted toddlers, namely West Java (638.000 toddlers), Central Java (485.893 toddlers), East Java (430.780 toddlers), North Sumatra (316.456 toddlers), East Nusa Tenggara (214.143 toddlers), and Banten (209.600 toddlers).
"If we can reduce these six provinces by 10%, then nationally we can reduce it by 4-5%. Because 50% of stunted children are in these six areas," Minister Budi emphasized.
Another important strategy is to ensure interventions from the pre-natal period, with a focus on 11 specific interventions in the health sector, especially for adolescent girls and pregnant women.
"Stunting does not occur after birth, but even since in the womb. So intervention for pregnant women is very important. Do not let pregnant women become malnourished or anemic," he explained.
He also emphasized the importance of the arm circumference and hemoglobin (Hb) measurement program for pregnant women, distribution of iron tablets, and micronutrient supplementation. In addition, the program to improve the quality of measurements at Posyandu also continues to be strengthened through the distribution of 300.000 anthropometric devices, supported by the exclusive breastfeeding program, provision of additional food (PMT), and immunization.
Closing his remarks, the Minister of Health invited all parties to maintain the momentum of reducing stunting. "Come on, don't forget, this year our target is 18,8%," he concluded.
Head of the BKPK of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, Prof. Asnawi Abdullah, emphasized that the results of the 2024 SSGI recorded that the national stunting prevalence had decreased to 19,8%. This achievement is an important step towards the long-term target of reducing stunting to 5% by 2045.
"Alhamdulillah, SSGI 2024 has been implemented very well and produced nutritional status data from the national to district/city levels. This is an important foundation for strengthening data-based policies," said Prof. Asnawi.
According to him, the 2024 survey succeeded in preventing around 337.000 toddlers from the risk of stunting, exceeding the RPJMN annual target of 325.000 toddlers. However, Prof. Asnawi noted variations in stunting prevalence between provinces, districts/cities, and socio-economic groups.
"The prevalence of stunting varies widely. For example, in the very low income group, the figure is much higher than in the high income group. This is an important note for sharpening interventions," he added.
SSGI 2024 will be implemented in 38 provinces and 514 districts/cities and is fully supported by relevant ministries/institutions, local governments, and international development partners, such as WHO, SEAMEO RECFON and Prospera.
All results of SSGI 2024 have been compiled in a book and can be accessed by the public through the official website of the BKPK of the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The provision of this open data is a form of transparency and the Ministry of Health's commitment to supporting the widespread use of health data.
"The main objective of this dissemination is for SSGI data to be used as a basis for planning, program evaluation, and identification of priority areas. Hopefully, these results will further strengthen interventions that have a real impact on the nation," concluded Prof. Asnawi.
Source: Bureau of Communication and Public Information, Ministry of Health
