Macao: Prevalence of undernourishment
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| Macao |
Prevalence of undernourishment, percent of population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 8.00 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2001 - 2021 |
| Average | 11.25 |
| Min - Max | 5.40 - 21.30 |
| Source | The Food and Agriculture Organization |
The latest value from 2021 is 8 percent, an increase from 7.1 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 10.78 percent, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Macao from 2001 to 2021 is 11.25 percent. The minimum value, 5.4 percent, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 21.3 percent was recorded in 2001.
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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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