Ghana 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%.
- Ghana hunger statistics for 2021 was 4.90%, a 0.2% decline from 2020.
- Ghana hunger statistics for 2020 was 5.10%, a 0.6% decline from 2019.
- Ghana hunger statistics for 2019 was 5.70%, a 0.8% decline from 2018.
- Ghana hunger statistics for 2018 was 6.50%, a 1.1% decline from 2017.
| Ghana Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
4.90% |
-0.20% |
| 2020 |
5.10% |
-0.60% |
| 2019 |
5.70% |
-0.80% |
| 2018 |
6.50% |
-1.10% |
| 2017 |
7.60% |
-0.70% |
| 2016 |
8.30% |
0.10% |
| 2015 |
8.20% |
0.70% |
| 2014 |
7.50% |
0.60% |
| 2013 |
6.90% |
0.30% |
| 2012 |
6.60% |
0.30% |
| 2011 |
6.30% |
0.10% |
| 2010 |
6.20% |
-0.40% |
| 2009 |
6.60% |
-1.50% |
| 2008 |
8.10% |
-1.10% |
| 2007 |
9.20% |
-1.20% |
| 2006 |
10.40% |
-0.70% |
| 2005 |
11.10% |
-1.00% |
| 2004 |
12.10% |
-0.60% |
| 2003 |
12.70% |
-0.80% |
| 2002 |
13.50% |
-1.40% |
| 2001 |
14.90% |
-1.40% |
