Zambia 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%.
- Zambia hunger statistics for 2021 was 29.80%, a 0.2% decline from 2020.
- Zambia hunger statistics for 2020 was 30.00%, a 0.8% increase from 2019.
- Zambia hunger statistics for 2019 was 29.20%, a 0.4% increase from 2018.
- Zambia hunger statistics for 2018 was 28.80%, a 0.6% decline from 2017.
| Zambia Hunger Statistics - Historical Data |
| Year |
% of Population |
Annual Change |
| 2021 |
29.80% |
-0.20% |
| 2020 |
30.00% |
0.80% |
| 2019 |
29.20% |
0.40% |
| 2018 |
28.80% |
-0.60% |
| 2017 |
29.40% |
-1.80% |
| 2016 |
31.20% |
-1.80% |
| 2015 |
33.00% |
-2.00% |
| 2014 |
35.00% |
-1.70% |
| 2013 |
36.70% |
-1.90% |
| 2012 |
38.60% |
-1.60% |
| 2011 |
40.20% |
-3.90% |
| 2010 |
44.10% |
-5.00% |
| 2009 |
49.10% |
-4.90% |
| 2008 |
54.00% |
-0.90% |
| 2007 |
54.90% |
1.60% |
| 2006 |
53.30% |
1.90% |
| 2005 |
51.40% |
1.50% |
| 2004 |
49.90% |
-0.20% |
| 2003 |
50.10% |
-0.10% |
| 2002 |
50.20% |
-0.20% |
| 2001 |
50.40% |
-0.20% |
