World 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%.
  • World hunger statistics for 2021 was 9.20%, a 0.5% increase from 2020.
  • World hunger statistics for 2020 was 8.70%, a 0.5% increase from 2019.
  • World hunger statistics for 2019 was 8.20%, a 0.5% increase from 2018.
  • World hunger statistics for 2018 was 7.70%, a 0% increase from 2017.
Data Source: World Bank

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Similar Country Ranking
Country Name % of Population
Sub-Saharan Africa 21.60%
South Asia 16.33%
World 9.20%
Latin America & Caribbean 6.79%
East Asia & Pacific 3.90%
OECD members 2.72%
Euro Area 2.51%
European Union 2.51%
North America 2.50%
World Hunger Statistics - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2021 9.20% 0.50%
2020 8.70% 0.50%
2019 8.20% 0.50%
2018 7.70% 0.00%
2017 7.70% -0.10%
2016 7.80% 0.00%
2015 7.80% 0.00%
2014 7.80% -0.10%
2013 7.90% -0.20%
2012 8.10% -0.20%
2011 8.30% -0.50%
2010 8.80% -0.50%
2009 9.30% -0.60%
2008 9.90% -0.50%
2007 10.40% -0.80%
2006 11.20% -0.80%
2005 12.00% -0.50%
2004 12.50% -0.40%
2003 12.90% -0.10%
2002 13.00% 0.10%
2001 12.90% 0.10%