Prevalence of undernourishment in Namibia
Namibia: Prevalence of undernourishment was 18.1% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Prevalence of undernourishment in Namibia, 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 Namibia is 18.1%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Namibia peaked at 29.1% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 15.7%, in 2001.
Namibia ranks 31st of 168 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15.7% | — |
| 2002 | 16.5% | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 17.7% | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 18.4% | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 19.9% | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 22.0% | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 24.1% | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 26.1% | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 28.2% | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 29.1% | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 27.6% | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 25.1% | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 23.3% | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 22.5% | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 21.7% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 20.6% | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 20.0% | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 19.2% | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 18.9% | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 18.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 18.7% | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 18.4% | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 18.1% | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.0% | 15.7% | 28.2% | 9 |
| 2010s | 22.8% | 18.9% | 29.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.4% | 18.1% | 18.7% | 4 |
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More health data for Namibia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.75 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6445 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,046 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 561 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 0.9541 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0127 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0095 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Namibia?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Namibia was 18.1% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 29.1% in 2010.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.7% in 2001.
- How does Namibia rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Namibia ranks 31st out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Namibia 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%.