Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar
Myanmar: Prevalence of undernourishment was 5.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar is 5.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar peaked at 38.6% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 2019.
That places Myanmar 81st out of 168 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 38.6% | — |
| 2002 | 35.8% | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 32.6% | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 28.8% | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 24.8% | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 21.0% | -15.3% |
| 2007 | 17.4% | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 14.0% | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 11.1% | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 9.2% | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 8.0% | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 7.4% | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 6.4% | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 5.5% | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 4.5% | -18.2% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 3.5% | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 3.2% | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 3.7% | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 4.4% | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 5.2% | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 5.4% | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9% | 11.1% | 38.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.5% | 3.2% | 9.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.4% | 4 |
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More health data for Myanmar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,398 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,973 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 40-44, male, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per capita 0.0367 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 1.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per capita 0.0328 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar was 5.4% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 2019.
- How does Myanmar rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Myanmar ranks 81st out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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%.