Prevalence of undernourishment in Central Europe and the Baltics
Central Europe and the Baltics: Prevalence of undernourishment was 2.5% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Prevalence of undernourishment in Central Europe and the Baltics, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Central Europe and the Baltics is 2.5%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Central Europe and the Baltics peaked at 3.3% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2021.
Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 44th of 47 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Central Europe and the Baltics, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.3% | — |
| 2002 | 3.1% | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 3.0% | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 3.0% | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 2.8% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 2.8% | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 2.8% | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 2.8% | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 2.8% | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 2.6% | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 2.6% | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 2.5% | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.3% | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central Europe and the Baltics
More health data for Central Europe and the Baltics
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate -4.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, male, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, female, per capita 0.0352 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, female, annual growth rate -1.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.0319 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, male, annual growth rate -3.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Central Europe and the Baltics 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 Central Europe and the Baltics?
- The highest recorded value was 3.3% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2021.
- How does Central Europe and the Baltics rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 44th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central Europe and the Baltics 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%.