Prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon
Cameroon: Prevalence of undernourishment was 4.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2023, prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon stood at 4.8%.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon peaked at 24.2% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2012.
Cameroon ranks 90th 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24.2% | — |
| 2002 | 22.0% | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 19.6% | -10.9% |
| 2004 | 16.8% | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 13.8% | -17.9% |
| 2006 | 11.2% | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 9.1% | -18.7% |
| 2008 | 7.3% | -19.8% |
| 2009 | 5.9% | -19.2% |
| 2010 | 4.9% | -16.9% |
| 2011 | 4.3% | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 4.1% | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 4.2% | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 4.5% | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 5.4% | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 6.0% | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 6.2% | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 5.9% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 5.5% | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 5.1% | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 4.8% | -5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.4% | 5.9% | 24.2% | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.0% | 4.1% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 87 Kyrgyzstan 5.1% compare
- 87 Senegal 5.1% compare
- 89 New Caledonia 4.9% compare
- 91 Thailand 4.6% compare
- 92 Barbados 4.4% compare
- 93 Turkmenistan 4.3% compare
More health data for Cameroon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7821 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 786.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,841 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0344 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.0341 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon was 4.8% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2012.
- How does Cameroon rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Cameroon ranks 90th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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%.