Nepal 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%.
- Nepal hunger statistics for 2020 was 5.50%, a 0.7% increase from 2019.
- Nepal hunger statistics for 2019 was 4.80%, a 0.5% increase from 2018.
- Nepal hunger statistics for 2018 was 4.30%, a 0.1% increase from 2017.
- Nepal hunger statistics for 2017 was 4.20%, a 0.3% decline from 2016.
| Nepal Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2020 |
5.50% |
0.70% |
| 2019 |
4.80% |
0.50% |
| 2018 |
4.30% |
0.10% |
| 2017 |
4.20% |
-0.30% |
| 2016 |
4.50% |
-0.80% |
| 2015 |
5.30% |
-0.80% |
| 2014 |
6.10% |
-0.70% |
| 2013 |
6.80% |
-0.90% |
| 2012 |
7.70% |
-0.90% |
| 2011 |
8.60% |
-1.30% |
| 2010 |
9.90% |
-1.30% |
| 2009 |
11.20% |
-1.80% |
| 2008 |
13.00% |
-1.90% |
| 2007 |
14.90% |
-1.00% |
| 2006 |
15.90% |
-0.90% |
| 2005 |
16.80% |
-0.80% |
| 2004 |
17.60% |
-2.20% |
| 2003 |
19.80% |
-1.90% |
| 2002 |
21.70% |
-1.80% |
| 2001 |
23.50% |
-1.80% |
