Mauritania 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%.
- Mauritania hunger statistics for 2018 was 11.90%, a 0.2% increase from 2017.
- Mauritania hunger statistics for 2017 was 11.70%, a 0.9% increase from 2016.
- Mauritania hunger statistics for 2016 was 10.80%, a 1.2% increase from 2015.
- Mauritania hunger statistics for 2015 was 9.60%, a 1.7% increase from 2014.
| Mauritania Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2018 |
11.90% |
0.20% |
| 2017 |
11.70% |
0.90% |
| 2016 |
10.80% |
1.20% |
| 2015 |
9.60% |
1.70% |
| 2014 |
7.90% |
0.80% |
| 2013 |
7.10% |
0.00% |
| 2012 |
7.10% |
-0.10% |
| 2011 |
7.20% |
-0.20% |
| 2010 |
7.40% |
0.10% |
| 2009 |
7.30% |
-0.10% |
| 2008 |
7.40% |
-0.80% |
| 2007 |
8.20% |
-0.70% |
| 2006 |
8.90% |
-0.70% |
| 2005 |
9.60% |
0.90% |
| 2004 |
8.70% |
0.30% |
| 2003 |
8.40% |
0.40% |
| 2002 |
8.00% |
-0.40% |
| 2001 |
8.40% |
-0.40% |
