South Africa 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%.
- South Africa hunger statistics for 2021 was 7.90%, a 1% increase from 2020.
- South Africa hunger statistics for 2020 was 6.90%, a 0.8% increase from 2019.
- South Africa hunger statistics for 2019 was 6.10%, a 0.4% increase from 2018.
- South Africa hunger statistics for 2018 was 5.70%, a 0% increase from 2017.
| South Africa Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
7.90% |
1.00% |
| 2020 |
6.90% |
0.80% |
| 2019 |
6.10% |
0.40% |
| 2018 |
5.70% |
0.00% |
| 2017 |
5.70% |
-0.50% |
| 2016 |
6.20% |
-0.30% |
| 2015 |
6.50% |
0.20% |
| 2014 |
6.30% |
0.80% |
| 2013 |
5.50% |
0.30% |
| 2012 |
5.20% |
0.10% |
| 2011 |
5.10% |
0.40% |
| 2010 |
4.70% |
0.60% |
| 2009 |
4.10% |
0.50% |
| 2008 |
3.60% |
0.00% |
| 2007 |
3.60% |
0.10% |
| 2006 |
3.50% |
0.10% |
| 2005 |
3.40% |
0.00% |
| 2004 |
3.40% |
-0.20% |
| 2003 |
3.60% |
-0.10% |
| 2002 |
3.70% |
-0.10% |
| 2001 |
3.80% |
-0.10% |
