Benin Hunger Statistics 2001-2023
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%.
- Benin hunger statistics for 2020 was 7.40%, a 0.3% decline from 2019.
- Benin hunger statistics for 2019 was 7.70%, a 0.4% decline from 2018.
- Benin hunger statistics for 2018 was 8.10%, a 0.2% increase from 2017.
- Benin hunger statistics for 2017 was 7.90%, a 0.3% increase from 2016.
| Benin Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
7.40% |
-0.30% |
| 2019 |
7.70% |
-0.40% |
| 2018 |
8.10% |
0.20% |
| 2017 |
7.90% |
0.30% |
| 2016 |
7.60% |
0.30% |
| 2015 |
7.30% |
-0.10% |
| 2014 |
7.40% |
-0.10% |
| 2013 |
7.50% |
-0.10% |
| 2012 |
7.60% |
-0.30% |
| 2011 |
7.90% |
-0.30% |
| 2010 |
8.20% |
-0.60% |
| 2009 |
8.80% |
-0.20% |
| 2008 |
9.00% |
-1.10% |
| 2007 |
10.10% |
-0.90% |
| 2006 |
11.00% |
-1.00% |
| 2005 |
12.00% |
-1.20% |
| 2004 |
13.20% |
-0.50% |
| 2003 |
13.70% |
-1.80% |
| 2002 |
15.50% |
-1.70% |
| 2001 |
17.20% |
-1.70% |
