Nicaragua 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%.
- Nicaragua hunger statistics for 2020 was 18.60%, a 1.1% increase from 2019.
- Nicaragua hunger statistics for 2019 was 17.50%, a 0.1% increase from 2018.
- Nicaragua hunger statistics for 2018 was 17.40%, a 0.2% increase from 2017.
- Nicaragua hunger statistics for 2017 was 17.20%, a 0.8% decline from 2016.
| Nicaragua Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
18.60% |
1.10% |
| 2019 |
17.50% |
0.10% |
| 2018 |
17.40% |
0.20% |
| 2017 |
17.20% |
-0.80% |
| 2016 |
18.00% |
-1.00% |
| 2015 |
19.00% |
-0.70% |
| 2014 |
19.70% |
0.40% |
| 2013 |
19.30% |
0.30% |
| 2012 |
19.00% |
-0.20% |
| 2011 |
19.20% |
-0.80% |
| 2010 |
20.00% |
-0.80% |
| 2009 |
20.80% |
-0.40% |
| 2008 |
21.20% |
-0.40% |
| 2007 |
21.60% |
-0.60% |
| 2006 |
22.20% |
-1.10% |
| 2005 |
23.30% |
-0.70% |
| 2004 |
24.00% |
-1.00% |
| 2003 |
25.00% |
-0.20% |
| 2002 |
25.20% |
-2.30% |
| 2001 |
27.50% |
-2.30% |
