Sub-Saharan Africa Hunger Statistics (2001-2022)

Sub-Saharan Africa hunger statistics for 2022 was 22.14%, a 0.51% increase from 2021.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa hunger statistics for 2021 was 21.63%, a 0.87% increase from 2020.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa hunger statistics for 2020 was 20.76%, a 0.79% increase from 2019.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa hunger statistics for 2019 was 19.97%, a 0.78% increase from 2018.
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%.