Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Oman
Oman: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 7.1% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Prevalence of undernourishment in Oman, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, prevalence of undernourishment in Oman stood at 7.1%.
That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Oman peaked at 16.3% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2009.
Oman ranks 69th 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 Oman, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16.3% | — |
| 2002 | 15.1% | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 14.1% | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 11.8% | -16.3% |
| 2005 | 9.4% | -20.3% |
| 2006 | 7.4% | -21.3% |
| 2007 | 5.8% | -21.6% |
| 2008 | 4.5% | -22.4% |
| 2009 | 3.5% | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 3.5% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 5.0% | +42.9% |
| 2012 | 6.7% | +34.0% |
| 2013 | 7.5% | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 7.4% | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 7.7% | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 7.7% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7.5% | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 6.7% | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 5.9% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 5.8% | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 6.4% | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 6.5% | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 7.1% | +9.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 7.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 2.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Oman's 7.1% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.1%, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.8% | 3.5% | 16.3% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.6% | 3.5% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.3% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 221 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0388 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Oman?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Oman was 7.1% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 16.3% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2009.
- How does Oman rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Oman ranks 69th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Oman 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%.