Sao Tome and Principe: Prevalence of undernourishment

The latest value from 2023 is 17.4 percent, an increase from 16.7 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 9.71 percent, based on data from 162 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 2001 to 2023 is 15.45 percent. The minimum value, 10.4 percent, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 18.5 percent was recorded in 2015. 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%.