New Caledonia: Prevalence of undernourishment

The latest value from 2021 is 4.8 percent, a decline from 5 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 10.78 percent, based on data from 167 countries. Historically, the average for New Caledonia from 2001 to 2021 is 8.11 percent. The minimum value, 4.8 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 10.1 percent was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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%.