Haiti: Prevalence of undernourishment

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 Haiti

Prevalence of undernourishment, percent of population

 Latest value 45.00
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2001 - 2021
 Average 44.92
 Min - Max 38.70 - 52.80
 Source The Food and Agriculture Organization
The latest value from 2021 is 45 percent, an increase from 43.3 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 10.78 percent, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Haiti from 2001 to 2021 is 44.92 percent. The minimum value, 38.7 percent, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 52.8 percent was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Historical series
Haiti - Prevalence of undernourishment - historical chart - 2001-2021




Definition: Prevalence of undernourishments is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

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