Prevalence of undernourishment in Jamaica
Jamaica: Prevalence of undernourishment was 7.7% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Prevalence of undernourishment in Jamaica, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2023, prevalence of undernourishment in Jamaica stood at 7.7%.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Jamaica peaked at 8.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2018.
That places Jamaica 65th out of 168 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.2% | — |
| 2002 | 6.7% | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 6.8% | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 6.9% | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 7.1% | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 7.3% | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 7.9% | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 8.5% | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 8.6% | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 8.2% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 7.8% | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 7.7% | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 7.7% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 7.5% | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 8.0% | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 7.6% | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 7.3% | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 6.3% | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 6.7% | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 7.0% | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 7.6% | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 7.5% | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 7.7% | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.4% | 6.7% | 8.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.5% | 7.0% | 7.7% | 4 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3325 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,308 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 31 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.64 % 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 0.0278 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Jamaica?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Jamaica was 7.7% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 8.6% in 2009.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2018.
- How does Jamaica rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Jamaica ranks 65th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jamaica 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%.