Ethiopia Hunger Statistics 2001-2023
Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 5%.
- Ethiopia hunger statistics for 2020 was 24.90%, a 3% increase from 2019.
- Ethiopia hunger statistics for 2019 was 21.90%, a 3.7% increase from 2018.
- Ethiopia hunger statistics for 2018 was 18.20%, a 2.5% increase from 2017.
- Ethiopia hunger statistics for 2017 was 15.70%, a 1.3% increase from 2016.
| Ethiopia Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
24.90% |
3.00% |
| 2019 |
21.90% |
3.70% |
| 2018 |
18.20% |
2.50% |
| 2017 |
15.70% |
1.30% |
| 2016 |
14.40% |
-0.40% |
| 2015 |
14.80% |
-1.10% |
| 2014 |
15.90% |
-1.80% |
| 2013 |
17.70% |
-1.70% |
| 2012 |
19.40% |
-1.50% |
| 2011 |
20.90% |
-3.80% |
| 2010 |
24.70% |
-3.80% |
| 2009 |
28.50% |
-5.00% |
| 2008 |
33.50% |
-1.50% |
| 2007 |
35.00% |
-0.60% |
| 2006 |
35.60% |
-1.50% |
| 2005 |
37.10% |
-1.90% |
| 2004 |
39.00% |
-3.60% |
| 2003 |
42.60% |
-1.60% |
| 2002 |
44.20% |
-2.80% |
| 2001 |
47.00% |
-2.80% |
