Gambia 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%.
- Gambia hunger statistics for 2021 was 19.60%, a 0.9% increase from 2020.
- Gambia hunger statistics for 2020 was 18.70%, a 0.4% increase from 2019.
- Gambia hunger statistics for 2019 was 18.30%, a 0.5% increase from 2018.
- Gambia hunger statistics for 2018 was 17.80%, a 0.2% increase from 2017.
| Gambia Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
19.60% |
0.90% |
| 2020 |
18.70% |
0.40% |
| 2019 |
18.30% |
0.50% |
| 2018 |
17.80% |
0.20% |
| 2017 |
17.60% |
0.90% |
| 2016 |
16.70% |
0.80% |
| 2015 |
15.90% |
0.50% |
| 2014 |
15.40% |
1.00% |
| 2013 |
14.40% |
0.80% |
| 2012 |
13.60% |
0.70% |
| 2011 |
12.90% |
-0.20% |
| 2010 |
13.10% |
-0.90% |
| 2009 |
14.00% |
-1.40% |
| 2008 |
15.40% |
-3.00% |
| 2007 |
18.40% |
-2.10% |
| 2006 |
20.50% |
-1.00% |
| 2005 |
21.50% |
0.80% |
| 2004 |
20.70% |
0.20% |
| 2003 |
20.50% |
0.70% |
| 2002 |
19.80% |
1.80% |
| 2001 |
18.00% |
1.80% |
