Nigeria 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%.
- Nigeria hunger statistics for 2021 was 15.90%, a 1.7% increase from 2020.
- Nigeria hunger statistics for 2020 was 14.20%, a 1.8% increase from 2019.
- Nigeria hunger statistics for 2019 was 12.40%, a 1.8% increase from 2018.
- Nigeria hunger statistics for 2018 was 10.60%, a 0.5% increase from 2017.
| Nigeria Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
15.90% |
1.70% |
| 2020 |
14.20% |
1.80% |
| 2019 |
12.40% |
1.80% |
| 2018 |
10.60% |
0.50% |
| 2017 |
10.10% |
0.50% |
| 2016 |
9.60% |
0.30% |
| 2015 |
9.30% |
-0.20% |
| 2014 |
9.50% |
-0.10% |
| 2013 |
9.60% |
-0.10% |
| 2012 |
9.70% |
0.50% |
| 2011 |
9.20% |
0.80% |
| 2010 |
8.40% |
0.90% |
| 2009 |
7.50% |
0.80% |
| 2008 |
6.70% |
0.30% |
| 2007 |
6.40% |
-0.20% |
| 2006 |
6.60% |
-0.40% |
| 2005 |
7.00% |
-0.80% |
| 2004 |
7.80% |
-0.70% |
| 2003 |
8.50% |
-0.30% |
| 2002 |
8.80% |
0.00% |
| 2001 |
8.80% |
0.00% |
