Prevalence of undernourishment in Liberia
Liberia: Prevalence of undernourishment was 35.5% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Prevalence of undernourishment in Liberia, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2023, prevalence of undernourishment in Liberia stood at 35.5%.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Liberia peaked at 37.7% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 34.8%, in 2009.
Liberia ranks 9th of 168 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Liberia, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 34.9% | — |
| 2002 | 36.2% | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 35.9% | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 36.0% | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 35.7% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 35.4% | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 35.1% | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 34.9% | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 34.8% | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 35.2% | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 35.6% | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 36.5% | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 36.4% | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 36.6% | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 35.7% | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 35.1% | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 34.9% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 35.3% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 36.6% | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 37.5% | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 37.7% | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 37.0% | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 35.5% | -4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.4% | 34.8% | 36.2% | 9 |
| 2010s | 35.8% | 34.9% | 36.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.9% | 35.5% | 37.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 6 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 38.5% compare
- 7 Zambia 37.2% compare
- 8 Kenya 36.8% compare
- 10 Chad 32.0% compare
- 11 Central African Republic 29.8% compare
- 12 Papua New Guinea 28.7% compare
More health data for Liberia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7528 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,097 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,457 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 05-09, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, female, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, annual growth rate 0.7689 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, per capita 0.0652 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 10-14, female, annual growth rate 0.9264 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Liberia?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Liberia was 35.5% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 37.7% in 2021.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.8% in 2009.
- How does Liberia rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Liberia ranks 9th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Liberia 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%.