South Asia 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%.
- South Asia hunger statistics for 2020 was 15.90%, a 1.71% increase from 2019.
- South Asia hunger statistics for 2019 was 14.19%, a 1.2% increase from 2018.
- South Asia hunger statistics for 2018 was 12.99%, a 0.03% increase from 2017.
- South Asia hunger statistics for 2017 was 12.95%, a 0.62% decline from 2016.
| South Asia Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
15.90% |
1.71% |
| 2019 |
14.19% |
1.20% |
| 2018 |
12.99% |
0.03% |
| 2017 |
12.95% |
-0.62% |
| 2016 |
13.57% |
-0.56% |
| 2015 |
14.13% |
-0.31% |
| 2014 |
14.44% |
-0.27% |
| 2013 |
14.71% |
-0.12% |
| 2012 |
14.82% |
-0.47% |
| 2011 |
15.29% |
-0.40% |
| 2010 |
15.69% |
-0.34% |
| 2009 |
16.04% |
-0.23% |
| 2008 |
16.27% |
-0.80% |
| 2007 |
17.06% |
-1.72% |
| 2006 |
18.79% |
-1.74% |
| 2005 |
20.52% |
-0.60% |
| 2004 |
21.12% |
0.10% |
| 2003 |
21.02% |
0.85% |
| 2002 |
20.17% |
1.23% |
| 2001 |
18.94% |
1.23% |
