Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Angola
Angola: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 17.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Angola, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
Angola recorded 17.4% for prevalence of undernourishment in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Angola peaked at 67.8% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 13.2%, in 2014.
That places Angola 34th out of 171 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Angola, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 67.8% | — |
| 2002 | 63.6% | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 57.5% | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 50.6% | -12.0% |
| 2005 | 42.9% | -15.2% |
| 2006 | 36.0% | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 29.8% | -17.2% |
| 2008 | 24.4% | -18.1% |
| 2009 | 19.7% | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 16.2% | -17.8% |
| 2011 | 14.8% | -8.6% |
| 2012 | 14.0% | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 13.2% | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 14.2% | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 15.2% | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 15.4% | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 15.9% | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 17.3% | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 19.4% | +12.1% |
| 2021 | 19.7% | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 19.6% | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 18.6% | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 17.4% | -6.5% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 17.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.1%, 1.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Angola's 17.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.8%, 93% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.6% | 19.7% | 67.8% | 9 |
| 2010s | 15.0% | 13.2% | 17.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.9% | 17.4% | 19.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Angola
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.05 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 31,754 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 79 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0823 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0836 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Angola?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Angola was 17.4% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 67.8% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.2% in 2014.
- How does Angola rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Angola ranks 34th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.