Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income): Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 4.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) stood at 4.1%.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) peaked at 16.8% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 2018.
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) ranks 33rd of 47 groups 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 Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16.2% | — |
| 2002 | 16.8% | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 16.0% | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 14.2% | -11.3% |
| 2005 | 11.4% | -19.5% |
| 2006 | 8.9% | -22.0% |
| 2007 | 7.0% | -21.9% |
| 2008 | 5.6% | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 4.7% | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | -11.5% |
| 2011 | 3.9% | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 3.7% | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 3.7% | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 3.5% | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 3.3% | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 3.2% | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 3.4% | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 3.5% | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 3.7% | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 3.9% | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 4.1% | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.2% | 4.7% | 16.8% | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
More health data for Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate -0.131 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, male, annual growth rate -0.1257 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0316 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, female, per capita 0.0347 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 3.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, male, per capita 0.0328 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0363 units per person (2025)
All data for Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) was 4.1% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 16.8% in 2002.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 2018.
- How does Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) ranks 33rd out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) 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%.