Gambia 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%.
  • Gambia hunger statistics for 2020 was 21.60%, a 3.6% increase from 2019.
  • Gambia hunger statistics for 2019 was 18.00%, a 4.9% increase from 2018.
  • Gambia hunger statistics for 2018 was 13.10%, a 0.9% increase from 2017.
  • Gambia hunger statistics for 2017 was 12.20%, a 0.6% increase from 2016.
Data Source: World Bank

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Similar Country Ranking
Country Name % of Population
Somalia 53.10%
Central African Republic 52.20%
Madagascar 48.50%
Haiti 47.20%
North Korea 41.60%
Yemen 41.40%
Democratic Republic of Congo 39.80%
Liberia 38.30%
Rwanda 35.80%
Mozambique 32.70%
Chad 32.70%
Afghanistan 29.80%
Sierra Leone 27.40%
Ethiopia 24.90%
Tanzania 22.60%
Gambia 21.60%
Togo 18.80%
Burkina Faso 18.00%
Malawi 17.80%
Mali 9.80%
Senegal 7.50%
Benin 7.40%
Nepal 5.50%
Gambia Hunger Statistics - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2020 21.60% 3.60%
2019 18.00% 4.90%
2018 13.10% 0.90%
2017 12.20% 0.60%
2016 11.60% 0.60%
2015 11.00% 0.50%
2014 10.50% 0.70%
2013 9.80% 0.70%
2012 9.10% 0.40%
2011 8.70% -1.70%
2010 10.40% -2.40%
2009 12.80% -3.00%
2008 15.80% -2.90%
2007 18.70% -2.00%
2006 20.70% -1.00%
2005 21.70% 1.00%
2004 20.70% 0.20%
2003 20.50% 0.90%
2002 19.60% 1.80%
2001 17.80% 1.80%