Costa Rica Hunger Statistics 2001-2024
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%.
- Costa Rica hunger statistics for 2021 was 3.00%, a 0.1% decline from 2020.
- Costa Rica hunger statistics for 2020 was 3.10%, a 0% increase from 2019.
- Costa Rica hunger statistics for 2019 was 3.10%, a 0% increase from 2018.
- Costa Rica hunger statistics for 2018 was 3.10%, a 0.1% decline from 2017.
| Costa Rica Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
3.00% |
-0.10% |
| 2020 |
3.10% |
0.00% |
| 2019 |
3.10% |
0.00% |
| 2018 |
3.10% |
-0.10% |
| 2017 |
3.20% |
-0.50% |
| 2016 |
3.70% |
-0.50% |
| 2015 |
4.20% |
-0.60% |
| 2014 |
4.80% |
-0.20% |
| 2013 |
5.00% |
-0.10% |
| 2012 |
5.10% |
0.10% |
| 2011 |
5.00% |
0.40% |
| 2010 |
4.60% |
0.40% |
| 2009 |
4.20% |
0.30% |
| 2008 |
3.90% |
0.20% |
| 2007 |
3.70% |
-0.20% |
| 2006 |
3.90% |
-0.40% |
| 2005 |
4.30% |
-0.60% |
| 2004 |
4.90% |
-0.30% |
| 2003 |
5.20% |
0.20% |
| 2002 |
5.00% |
0.30% |
| 2001 |
4.70% |
0.30% |
