Malawi: Prevalence of undernourishment

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 Malawi

Prevalence of undernourishment, percent of population

 Latest value 17.80
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2001 - 2021
 Average 17.39
 Min - Max 12.10 - 24.20
 Source The Food and Agriculture Organization
The latest value from 2021 is 17.8 percent, an increase from 17.2 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 10.78 percent, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 2001 to 2021 is 17.39 percent. The minimum value, 12.1 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 24.2 percent was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Malawi - 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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