ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – Indonesia ranks 63rd out of 113 countries in the Global Food Security Index 2022 with a score of 60.2, placing it in the Moderate category. This ranking highlights ongoing challenges in achieving national food self-sufficiency.
The data was presented by Andi Yuliar Miangsyah, Subdirector of Village Development Evaluation at the Ministry of Home Affairs, during a webinar on Strengthening Food Self-Sufficiency through Science, Technology, and Innovation at the Village Level on Friday, December 12, 2025.
The affordability component scored 81.4, indicating that the public can relatively easily access food, supported by government subsidies and social protection programs. However, domestic food availability scored only 50.9, reflecting suboptimal agricultural development.
“Food quality and safety scored 56.2, showing limited protein diversity and national nutrition strategies. Sustainability and adaptation scored 46.3, highlighting the need for environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural policies,” Andi explained.
Structural and Land-Use Challenges
Challenges to food self-sufficiency include low youth participation in agriculture, conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use, and underperforming village irrigation systems.
Dependence on imported critical commodities such as soybeans, beef, and garlic, along with long supply chains, also contributes to food price inflation.
“Stunting reached 21.5% and malnutrition 7.7% in 2023, while local protein sources remain limited,” he added.
Climate Change and Rising Production Costs
Climate change increases the risk of crop failures, while rising fertilizer and livestock feed prices put further pressure on food availability. Meanwhile, Village Fund allocations for food security remain suboptimal. National strategies are required to ensure food self-sufficiency across all regions of Indonesia.
Andi emphasized that food security cannot be the sole responsibility of local governments or villages.
“A holistic synergy between the central government, regional authorities, and villages is essential. National food security priorities are already embedded in the eight Asta Cita missions of the President and Vice President,” he stated.
Villages as Frontlines of Food Self-Sufficiency
The Ministry of Home Affairs stresses policies on village governance, financial and asset management, and inter-village cooperation, aiming to strengthen local self-reliance, community livelihoods, and public participation.
“Villages play a strategic role in improving welfare through agriculture, fisheries, plantations, and better access to education,” Andi added.
BRIN Drives Innovation for Village Food Security
Muhamad Amin, Acting Director of Regional Research and Innovation Policy at BRIN, explained that the initiative strengthens coordination between BRIDA/BAPPERIDA and related local agencies, promoting food self-sufficiency at the village level through technology and innovation.
“We hope village master plans align with BRIN programs so village food enterprises can become more productive and self-reliant,” Amin said.
As notes, Indonesia’s ranking in the Global Food Security Index 2022 reveals major challenges in food security, including availability, nutrition, and sustainability. Holistic government support, optimized Village Funds, and technological innovation are essential to achieve national food self-sufficiency. (AT Network)
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