Yemen 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%.
  • Yemen hunger statistics for 2020 was 41.40%, a 1.4% decline from 2019.
  • Yemen hunger statistics for 2019 was 42.80%, a 1.9% decline from 2018.
  • Yemen hunger statistics for 2018 was 44.70%, a 1.9% decline from 2017.
  • Yemen hunger statistics for 2017 was 46.60%, a 0.5% increase from 2016.
Data Source: World Bank

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Similar Country Ranking
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%
Yemen Hunger Statistics - Historical Data
Year % of Population Annual Change
2020 41.40% -1.40%
2019 42.80% -1.90%
2018 44.70% -1.90%
2017 46.60% 0.50%
2016 46.10% 2.70%
2015 43.40% 5.30%
2014 38.10% 3.80%
2013 34.30% 1.00%
2012 33.30% 4.20%
2011 29.10% 2.00%
2010 27.10% 2.90%
2009 24.20% -1.80%
2008 26.00% -0.10%
2007 26.10% -0.50%
2006 26.60% -1.20%
2005 27.80% -0.50%
2004 28.30% 0.30%
2003 28.00% 0.40%
2002 27.60% 0.90%
2001 26.70% 0.90%