Mozambique 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%.
  • Mozambique hunger statistics for 2020 was 32.70%, a 0.9% increase from 2019.
  • Mozambique hunger statistics for 2019 was 31.80%, a 0.8% increase from 2018.
  • Mozambique hunger statistics for 2018 was 31.00%, a 0.4% decline from 2017.
  • Mozambique hunger statistics for 2017 was 31.40%, a 0.1% decline 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%
Mozambique Hunger Statistics - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2020 32.70% 0.90%
2019 31.80% 0.80%
2018 31.00% -0.40%
2017 31.40% -0.10%
2016 31.50% 1.80%
2015 29.70% 4.00%
2014 25.70% 3.30%
2013 22.40% 1.40%
2012 21.00% -0.80%
2011 21.80% -2.30%
2010 24.10% -1.70%
2009 25.80% -2.80%
2008 28.60% -1.30%
2007 29.90% -2.50%
2006 32.40% -0.90%
2005 33.30% -0.80%
2004 34.10% 0.00%
2003 34.10% -1.10%
2002 35.20% -1.30%
2001 36.50% -1.30%