Lesotho 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%.
- Lesotho hunger statistics for 2020 was 34.70%, a 3.5% increase from 2019.
- Lesotho hunger statistics for 2019 was 31.20%, a 2.5% increase from 2018.
- Lesotho hunger statistics for 2018 was 28.70%, a 0.8% decline from 2017.
- Lesotho hunger statistics for 2017 was 29.50%, a 2.5% decline from 2016.
| Lesotho Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
34.70% |
3.50% |
| 2019 |
31.20% |
2.50% |
| 2018 |
28.70% |
-0.80% |
| 2017 |
29.50% |
-2.50% |
| 2016 |
32.00% |
1.70% |
| 2015 |
30.30% |
4.20% |
| 2014 |
26.10% |
6.80% |
| 2013 |
19.30% |
4.50% |
| 2012 |
14.80% |
2.80% |
| 2011 |
12.00% |
0.40% |
| 2010 |
11.60% |
-0.30% |
| 2009 |
11.90% |
-0.40% |
| 2008 |
12.30% |
-0.10% |
| 2007 |
12.40% |
-0.40% |
| 2006 |
12.80% |
-0.90% |
| 2005 |
13.70% |
-1.60% |
| 2004 |
15.30% |
-1.50% |
| 2003 |
16.80% |
-1.70% |
| 2002 |
18.50% |
-1.50% |
| 2001 |
20.00% |
-1.50% |
