Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 4.8% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Prevalence of undernourishment in Kyrgyzstan, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Kyrgyzstan is 4.8%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 12.9% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.8%, in 2024.
That places Kyrgyzstan 87th out of 171 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12.9% | — |
| 2002 | 11.0% | -14.7% |
| 2003 | 8.9% | -19.1% |
| 2004 | 7.2% | -19.1% |
| 2005 | 7.3% | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 8.0% | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 8.9% | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 8.6% | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 8.4% | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 7.9% | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 7.5% | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 7.0% | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 6.8% | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 6.7% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 6.9% | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 6.7% | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 6.4% | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 5.9% | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 6.2% | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 7.0% | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 6.8% | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 6.0% | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 4.9% | -18.3% |
| 2024 | 4.8% | -2.0% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 4.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.1%, 43% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 4.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.5%, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.0% | 7.2% | 12.9% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.8% | 5.9% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.9% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6971 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 278 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2023)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.95 % 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 0.0501 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0529 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Kyrgyzstan?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Kyrgyzstan was 4.8% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.9% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 2024.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 87th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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%.