Malawi Hunger Statistics 2001-2021
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 2018 was 18.80%, a 0.2% increase from 2017.
- Malawi hunger statistics for 2017 was 18.60%, a 1.6% increase from 2016.
- Malawi hunger statistics for 2016 was 17.00%, a 0.4% decline from 2015.
- Malawi hunger statistics for 2015 was 17.40%, a 0.5% increase from 2014.
| Malawi Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2018 |
18.80% |
0.20% |
| 2017 |
18.60% |
1.60% |
| 2016 |
17.00% |
-0.40% |
| 2015 |
17.40% |
0.50% |
| 2014 |
16.90% |
-0.40% |
| 2013 |
17.30% |
0.30% |
| 2012 |
17.00% |
-0.10% |
| 2011 |
17.10% |
-0.20% |
| 2010 |
17.30% |
-0.30% |
| 2009 |
17.60% |
-0.50% |
| 2008 |
18.10% |
-0.60% |
| 2007 |
18.70% |
-1.90% |
| 2006 |
20.60% |
-1.90% |
| 2005 |
22.50% |
-1.70% |
| 2004 |
24.20% |
-0.50% |
| 2003 |
24.70% |
0.70% |
| 2002 |
24.00% |
0.20% |
| 2001 |
23.80% |
0.20% |
