Rwanda 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%.
  • Rwanda hunger statistics for 2020 was 35.80%, a 0.6% increase from 2019.
  • Rwanda hunger statistics for 2019 was 35.20%, a 0.5% increase from 2018.
  • Rwanda hunger statistics for 2018 was 34.70%, a 0% increase from 2017.
  • Rwanda hunger statistics for 2017 was 34.70%, a 0.2% decline from 2016.
Data Source: World Bank

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Country Name % of Population
Somalia 53.10%
Central African Republic 52.20%
Madagascar 48.50%
Haiti 47.20%
North Korea 41.60%
Yemen 41.40%
Democratic Republic of Congo 39.80%
Liberia 38.30%
Rwanda 35.80%
Mozambique 32.70%
Chad 32.70%
Afghanistan 29.80%
Sierra Leone 27.40%
Ethiopia 24.90%
Tanzania 22.60%
Gambia 21.60%
Togo 18.80%
Burkina Faso 18.00%
Malawi 17.80%
Mali 9.80%
Senegal 7.50%
Benin 7.40%
Nepal 5.50%
Rwanda Hunger Statistics - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2020 35.80% 0.60%
2019 35.20% 0.50%
2018 34.70% 0.00%
2017 34.70% -0.20%
2016 34.90% -0.40%
2015 35.30% 0.20%
2014 35.10% 0.30%
2013 34.80% 0.30%
2012 34.50% 0.20%
2011 34.30% 2.90%
2010 31.40% 1.50%
2009 29.90% 0.40%
2008 29.50% -2.80%
2007 32.30% -1.40%
2006 33.70% -1.60%
2005 35.30% -0.60%
2004 35.90% 1.30%
2003 34.60% -0.60%
2002 35.20% -3.30%
2001 38.50% -3.30%