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 9.99%, a 0.06% decline from 2020.
  • hunger statistics for 2020 was 10.05%, a 0.13% decline from 2019.
  • hunger statistics for 2019 was 10.19%, a 0.25% decline from 2018.
  • hunger statistics for 2018 was 10.43%, a 0.35% decline from 2017.
Data Source: World Bank

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Country Name % of Population
Hunger Statistics - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2021 9.99% -0.06%
2020 10.05% -0.13%
2019 10.19% -0.25%
2018 10.43% -0.35%
2017 10.78% -0.28%
2016 11.06% -0.13%
2015 11.19% -0.18%
2014 11.37% -0.44%
2013 11.82% -0.51%
2012 12.33% -0.54%
2011 12.87% 0.31%
2010 12.56% 0.40%
2009 12.15% 0.71%
2008 11.44% 0.06%
2007 11.39% -0.04%
2006 11.43% -0.34%
2005 11.77% -0.41%
2004 12.18% -0.59%
2003 12.77% -1.03%
2002 13.80% -0.90%
2001 14.70% -0.90%