Prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal
Nepal: Prevalence of undernourishment was 5.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 5.3%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal peaked at 23.7% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.5%, in 2018.
Nepal ranks 83rd of 168 countries on this measure, 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23.7% | — |
| 2002 | 22.0% | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 20.0% | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 17.8% | -11.0% |
| 2005 | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 16.0% | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 14.9% | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 13.1% | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 11.7% | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 10.8% | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 10.1% | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 9.4% | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 8.7% | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 8.2% | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 7.1% | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 5.9% | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 4.9% | -16.9% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 5.0% | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 5.2% | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 5.4% | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 5.3% | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.3% | 11.7% | 23.7% | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.4% | 4.5% | 10.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 4 |
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More health data for Nepal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8518 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,326 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 955 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 40-44, male, annual growth rate 0.0872 % 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 0.0262 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 2.4 % 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 0.0282 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal was 5.3% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 23.7% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5% in 2018.
- How does Nepal rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Nepal ranks 83rd out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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%.