Lao PDR 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%.
- Lao PDR hunger statistics for 2020 was 5.10%, a 0.3% decline from 2019.
- Lao PDR hunger statistics for 2019 was 5.40%, a 0.1% increase from 2018.
- Lao PDR hunger statistics for 2018 was 5.30%, a 0.3% decline from 2017.
- Lao PDR hunger statistics for 2017 was 5.60%, a 0.3% decline from 2016.
| Lao PDR Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
5.10% |
-0.30% |
| 2019 |
5.40% |
0.10% |
| 2018 |
5.30% |
-0.30% |
| 2017 |
5.60% |
-0.30% |
| 2016 |
5.90% |
-0.80% |
| 2015 |
6.70% |
-1.30% |
| 2014 |
8.00% |
-2.00% |
| 2013 |
10.00% |
-1.30% |
| 2012 |
11.30% |
-1.50% |
| 2011 |
12.80% |
-1.30% |
| 2010 |
14.10% |
-2.70% |
| 2009 |
16.80% |
-1.50% |
| 2008 |
18.30% |
-1.80% |
| 2007 |
20.10% |
-0.50% |
| 2006 |
20.60% |
-1.80% |
| 2005 |
22.40% |
-1.70% |
| 2004 |
24.10% |
-2.80% |
| 2003 |
26.90% |
-2.60% |
| 2002 |
29.50% |
-1.70% |
| 2001 |
31.20% |
-1.70% |
