Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries): Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 3.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries), 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 (IDA & IBRD countries) stood at 3.4%.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 10.0% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2018.
That places Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) 38th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 (IDA & IBRD countries), year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10.0% | — |
| 2002 | 10.0% | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 9.5% | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 8.5% | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 7.1% | -16.3% |
| 2006 | 5.8% | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 4.8% | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 4.2% | -14.2% |
| 2009 | 3.7% | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 3.4% | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 3.2% | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 3.0% | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 3.0% | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 3.1% | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 3.3% | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 3.4% | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.1% | 3.7% | 10.0% | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
More health data for Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, female, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, male, per capita 0.0297 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0286 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0309 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 25-29, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, male, annual growth rate 0.661 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) was 3.4% 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 (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The highest recorded value was 10.0% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2018.
- How does Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 38th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries) 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%.