Malawi 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%.
- Malawi hunger statistics for 2019 was 17.30%, a 0.5% increase from 2018.
- Malawi hunger statistics for 2018 was 16.80%, a 0.3% increase from 2017.
- Malawi hunger statistics for 2017 was 16.50%, a 0.4% increase from 2016.
- Malawi hunger statistics for 2016 was 16.10%, a 0.1% increase from 2015.
| Malawi Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2019 |
17.30% |
0.50% |
| 2018 |
16.80% |
0.30% |
| 2017 |
16.50% |
0.40% |
| 2016 |
16.10% |
0.10% |
| 2015 |
16.00% |
-0.10% |
| 2014 |
16.10% |
-0.10% |
| 2013 |
16.20% |
0.30% |
| 2012 |
15.90% |
0.70% |
| 2011 |
15.20% |
-1.20% |
| 2010 |
16.40% |
-1.10% |
| 2009 |
17.50% |
-1.50% |
| 2008 |
19.00% |
-0.30% |
| 2007 |
19.30% |
-1.50% |
| 2006 |
20.80% |
-1.70% |
| 2005 |
22.50% |
-1.50% |
| 2004 |
24.00% |
-0.60% |
| 2003 |
24.60% |
0.80% |
| 2002 |
23.80% |
0.20% |
| 2001 |
23.60% |
0.20% |
