Namibia 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%.
- Namibia hunger statistics for 2020 was 18.00%, a 0.9% decline from 2019.
- Namibia hunger statistics for 2019 was 18.90%, a 1.1% decline from 2018.
- Namibia hunger statistics for 2018 was 20.00%, a 0.1% increase from 2017.
- Namibia hunger statistics for 2017 was 19.90%, a 0.3% decline from 2016.
| Namibia Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
18.00% |
-0.90% |
| 2019 |
18.90% |
-1.10% |
| 2018 |
20.00% |
0.10% |
| 2017 |
19.90% |
-0.30% |
| 2016 |
20.20% |
-0.80% |
| 2015 |
21.00% |
-0.50% |
| 2014 |
21.50% |
-0.70% |
| 2013 |
22.20% |
-1.30% |
| 2012 |
23.50% |
-2.00% |
| 2011 |
25.50% |
-3.30% |
| 2010 |
28.80% |
-0.70% |
| 2009 |
29.50% |
1.90% |
| 2008 |
27.60% |
4.10% |
| 2007 |
23.50% |
3.40% |
| 2006 |
20.10% |
1.90% |
| 2005 |
18.20% |
1.60% |
| 2004 |
16.60% |
0.90% |
| 2003 |
15.70% |
1.20% |
| 2002 |
14.50% |
1.00% |
| 2001 |
13.50% |
1.00% |
