Lesotho Hunger Statistics 2001-2022
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 2018 was 32.60%, a 5.3% decline from 2017.
- Lesotho hunger statistics for 2017 was 37.90%, a 0.5% increase from 2016.
- Lesotho hunger statistics for 2016 was 37.40%, a 0.6% increase from 2015.
- Lesotho hunger statistics for 2015 was 36.80%, a 14.1% increase from 2014.
| Lesotho Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2018 |
32.60% |
-5.30% |
| 2017 |
37.90% |
0.50% |
| 2016 |
37.40% |
0.60% |
| 2015 |
36.80% |
14.10% |
| 2014 |
22.70% |
7.20% |
| 2013 |
15.50% |
3.60% |
| 2012 |
11.90% |
0.30% |
| 2011 |
11.60% |
-0.10% |
| 2010 |
11.70% |
-0.30% |
| 2009 |
12.00% |
-0.40% |
| 2008 |
12.40% |
-0.10% |
| 2007 |
12.50% |
-0.40% |
| 2006 |
12.90% |
-0.90% |
| 2005 |
13.80% |
-1.70% |
| 2004 |
15.50% |
-1.50% |
| 2003 |
17.00% |
-1.60% |
| 2002 |
18.60% |
-1.60% |
| 2001 |
20.20% |
-1.60% |
