Togo: Prevalence of undernourishment

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 Togo

Prevalence of undernourishment, percent of population

 Latest value 9.10
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2001 - 2023
 Average 20.47
 Min - Max 9.10 - 28.80
 Source The Food and Agriculture Organization
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The latest value from 2023 is 9.1 percent, a decline from 11.1 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 9.71 percent, based on data from 162 countries. Historically, the average for Togo from 2001 to 2023 is 20.47 percent. The minimum value, 9.1 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 28.8 percent was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Togo: Prevalence of undernourishment
 2023 9.10
 2022 11.10
 2021 13.70
 2020 15.90
 2019 18.20
 2018 19.70
 2017 20.40
 2016 20.60




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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