Kenya 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%.
- Kenya hunger statistics for 2020 was 26.90%, a 1.3% increase from 2019.
- Kenya hunger statistics for 2019 was 25.60%, a 0.9% increase from 2018.
- Kenya hunger statistics for 2018 was 24.70%, a 0.4% decline from 2017.
- Kenya hunger statistics for 2017 was 25.10%, a 1.8% increase from 2016.
Kenya Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
2020 |
26.90% |
1.30% |
2019 |
25.60% |
0.90% |
2018 |
24.70% |
-0.40% |
2017 |
25.10% |
1.80% |
2016 |
23.30% |
1.80% |
2015 |
21.50% |
1.90% |
2014 |
19.60% |
0.10% |
2013 |
19.50% |
-0.30% |
2012 |
19.80% |
-0.80% |
2011 |
20.60% |
-1.60% |
2010 |
22.20% |
-2.50% |
2009 |
24.70% |
-1.90% |
2008 |
26.60% |
-0.30% |
2007 |
26.90% |
0.80% |
2006 |
26.10% |
-2.40% |
2005 |
28.50% |
-3.60% |
2004 |
32.10% |
-2.80% |
2003 |
34.90% |
1.30% |
2002 |
33.60% |
1.40% |
2001 |
32.20% |
1.40% |