Nicaragua: Prevalence of undernourishment

The latest value from 2022 is 17.3 percent, an increase from 17 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 9.77 percent, based on data from 163 countries. Historically, the average for Nicaragua from 2001 to 2022 is 18.93 percent. The minimum value, 15.5 percent, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 25.8 percent was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings 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%.