Prevalence of undernourishment in Indonesia

Indonesia: Prevalence of undernourishment was 6.3% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
6.3%
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
75th
of 168 countries
All-time high
18.4%
in 2005
All-time low
6.0%
in 2017
Years of data
23
2001–2023

Prevalence of undernourishment in Indonesia, 2001–2023

57.51012.51517.52001201220232001: 18.1 % of population2002: 18.1 % of population2003: 18 % of population2004: 18.2 % of population2005: 18.4 % of population2006: 18.1 % of population2007: 17.5 % of population2008: 16.5 % of population2009: 15 % of population2010: 12.9 % of population2011: 10.9 % of population2012: 9.5 % of population2013: 8.3 % of population2014: 7.8 % of population2015: 7.1 % of population2016: 6.6 % of population2017: 6 % of population2018: 6 % of population2019: 6.4 % of population2020: 6.6 % of population2021: 6.6 % of population2022: 6.6 % of population2023: 6.3 % of population

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

Indonesia recorded 6.3% for prevalence of undernourishment in 2023.

The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Indonesia peaked at 18.4% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.0%, in 2017.

That places Indonesia 75th out of 168 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.

Prevalence of undernourishment in Indonesia, year by year

Annual values for Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Indonesia, 2001 to 2023.
Year % of population Change
2001 18.1%
2002 18.1% +0.0%
2003 18.0% -0.6%
2004 18.2% +1.1%
2005 18.4% +1.1%
2006 18.1% -1.6%
2007 17.5% -3.3%
2008 16.5% -5.7%
2009 15.0% -9.1%
2010 12.9% -14.0%
2011 10.9% -15.5%
2012 9.5% -12.8%
2013 8.3% -12.6%
2014 7.8% -6.0%
2015 7.1% -9.0%
2016 6.6% -7.0%
2017 6.0% -9.1%
2018 6.0% +0.0%
2019 6.4% +6.7%
2020 6.6% +3.1%
2021 6.6% +0.0%
2022 6.6% +0.0%
2023 6.3% -4.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.5% 15.0% 18.4% 9
2010s 8.2% 6.0% 12.9% 10
2020s 6.5% 6.3% 6.6% 4

Countries ranked near Indonesia

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  4. 75 Ghana 6.3% compare
  5. 77 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 6.1% compare
  6. 78 Oman 5.9% compare
  7. 78 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 5.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of undernourishment in Indonesia?
Prevalence of undernourishment in Indonesia was 6.3% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 18.4% in 2005.
What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 6.0% in 2017.
How does Indonesia rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
Indonesia ranks 75th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Indonesia 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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Indicator
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
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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%.