Prevalence of undernourishment in Brazil
Brazil: Prevalence of undernourishment was 2.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.5%
Change on year
down 21.9%
World rank
106th
of 168 countries
All-time high
10.5%
in 2001
All-time low
2.5%
in 2012
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Prevalence of undernourishment in Brazil, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 2.5% for prevalence of undernourishment in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of down 21.9% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Brazil peaked at 10.5% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2012.
Brazil ranks 106th of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Brazil, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10.5% | — |
| 2002 | 9.1% | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 7.6% | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 6.3% | -17.1% |
| 2005 | 5.7% | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 5.1% | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 4.5% | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 4.0% | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 3.5% | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 2.7% | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 2.5% | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 3.4% | +21.4% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 2.5% | -21.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.3% | 3.5% | 10.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 4 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,496 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 05-09, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, per capita 0.0335 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 10-14, female, annual growth rate -0.1046 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Brazil?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Brazil was 2.5% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 10.5% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2012.
- How does Brazil rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Brazil ranks 106th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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About this data
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%.