Kenya 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%.
- Kenya hunger statistics for 2021 was 27.80%, a 3.1% increase from 2020.
- Kenya hunger statistics for 2020 was 24.70%, a 1.7% increase from 2019.
- Kenya hunger statistics for 2019 was 23.00%, a 0.8% increase from 2018.
- Kenya hunger statistics for 2018 was 22.20%, a 0.6% decline from 2017.
| Kenya Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
27.80% |
3.10% |
| 2020 |
24.70% |
1.70% |
| 2019 |
23.00% |
0.80% |
| 2018 |
22.20% |
-0.60% |
| 2017 |
22.80% |
1.30% |
| 2016 |
21.50% |
1.50% |
| 2015 |
20.00% |
1.70% |
| 2014 |
18.30% |
0.20% |
| 2013 |
18.10% |
-0.20% |
| 2012 |
18.30% |
-0.90% |
| 2011 |
19.20% |
-2.10% |
| 2010 |
21.30% |
-3.00% |
| 2009 |
24.30% |
-2.70% |
| 2008 |
27.00% |
-0.10% |
| 2007 |
27.10% |
1.00% |
| 2006 |
26.10% |
-2.30% |
| 2005 |
28.40% |
-3.70% |
| 2004 |
32.10% |
-2.90% |
| 2003 |
35.00% |
1.30% |
| 2002 |
33.70% |
1.40% |
| 2001 |
32.30% |
1.40% |
