Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 4.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon stood at 4.9%.
The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 8.9% 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 84th of 171 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 (% of population) 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 | 4.9% | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 5.5% | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 6.0% | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 6.3% | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 6.0% | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 5.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 5.9% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 5.3% | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 4.9% | -7.5% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 4.9% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.1%, 44% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 4.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.8%, 26% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.4% | 5.9% | 24.2% | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.1% | 4.1% | 6.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7821 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,841 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 17 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.22 % 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 0.0746 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.21 % 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 0.076 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Cameroon was 4.9% in 2024, 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 84th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. 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%.