Saudi Arabia Hunger Statistics 2001-2024

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%.
  • Saudi Arabia hunger statistics for 2021 was 3.80%, a 0.5% decline from 2020.
  • Saudi Arabia hunger statistics for 2020 was 4.30%, a 0.3% decline from 2019.
  • Saudi Arabia hunger statistics for 2019 was 4.60%, a 0.1% decline from 2018.
  • Saudi Arabia hunger statistics for 2018 was 4.70%, a 0.2% increase from 2017.
Data Source: World Bank

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Saudi Arabia Hunger Statistics - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2021 3.80% -0.50%
2020 4.30% -0.30%
2019 4.60% -0.10%
2018 4.70% 0.20%
2017 4.50% 0.10%
2016 4.40% -0.20%
2015 4.60% -0.90%
2014 5.50% -0.70%
2013 6.20% -1.50%
2012 7.70% -0.60%
2011 8.30% 0.00%
2010 8.30% 1.20%
2009 7.10% 1.30%
2008 5.80% 0.70%
2007 5.10% 0.40%
2006 4.70% -0.20%
2005 4.90% -0.30%
2004 5.20% -0.20%
2003 5.40% 0.00%
2002 5.40% 0.00%
2001 5.40% 0.00%