Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Paraguay
Paraguay: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 4.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Paraguay, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Paraguay is 4.1%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 64.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Paraguay peaked at 10.3% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2010.
Paraguay ranks 92nd of 171 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 (% of population) in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10.3% | — |
| 2002 | 9.1% | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 8.6% | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 7.9% | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 7.4% | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 6.0% | -18.9% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | -23.3% |
| 2008 | 3.6% | -21.7% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | -10.7% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.6% | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 2.7% | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 3.0% | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 3.3% | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 3.8% | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 4.3% | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 4.1% | -4.7% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 4.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.1%, 1.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 4.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.6%, 90% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.7% | 2.8% | 10.3% | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.9% | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 90 Myanmar 4.6% compare
- 91 Belize 4.4% compare
- 92 Colombia 4.1% compare
- 92 New Caledonia 4.1% compare
- 92 Turkmenistan 4.1% compare
More health data for Paraguay
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2374 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 339 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5252 % 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 0.0469 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5185 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0491 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Paraguay?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Paraguay was 4.1% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 10.3% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2010.
- How does Paraguay rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Paraguay ranks 92nd out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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%.