Hunger Statistics 2001-2025

Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 5%.
  • hunger statistics for 2021 was 12.92%, a 0.45% increase from 2020.
  • hunger statistics for 2020 was 12.47%, a 0.87% increase from 2019.
  • hunger statistics for 2019 was 11.60%, a 0.73% increase from 2018.
  • hunger statistics for 2018 was 10.87%, a 0.07% increase from 2017.
Data Source: World Bank

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Country Name % of Population
Hunger Statistics - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2021 12.92% 0.45%
2020 12.47% 0.87%
2019 11.60% 0.73%
2018 10.87% 0.07%
2017 10.80% -0.30%
2016 11.10% -0.28%
2015 11.38% -0.26%
2014 11.65% -0.25%
2013 11.89% -0.38%
2012 12.27% -0.47%
2011 12.74% -0.55%
2010 13.29% -0.55%
2009 13.84% -0.52%
2008 14.36% -0.76%
2007 15.12% -1.26%
2006 16.38% -1.27%
2005 17.65% -0.64%
2004 18.29% -0.15%
2003 18.44% 0.44%
2002 18.00% 0.56%
2001 17.44% 0.56%