Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Mexico
Mexico: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 3.1% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Prevalence of undernourishment in Mexico, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, prevalence of undernourishment in Mexico stood at 3.1%.
The figure is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Mexico peaked at 4.2% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 2001.
Mexico ranks 101st of 171 countries on this measure, 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.8% | — |
| 2002 | 3.2% | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 3.8% | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 4.1% | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 3.7% | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 3.7% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.9% | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 4.2% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4.2% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4.1% | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 4.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3.9% | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.8% | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 3.7% | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 3.3% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 3.3% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3.1% | -6.1% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 3.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.1%, 76% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 3.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.6%, 68% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7% | 2.8% | 4.2% | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0377 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Mexico?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Mexico was 3.1% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 2009.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 2001.
- How does Mexico rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Mexico ranks 101st out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mexico 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%.