Prevalence of undernourishment in Peru
Peru: Prevalence of undernourishment was 6.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Peru, 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 Peru is 6.9%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Peru peaked at 22.1% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2014.
That places Peru 70th 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 20.4% | — |
| 2002 | 21.8% | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 22.1% | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 20.7% | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 17.9% | -13.5% |
| 2006 | 14.9% | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 13.0% | -12.8% |
| 2008 | 11.0% | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 9.4% | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 8.5% | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 6.7% | -11.8% |
| 2013 | 5.6% | -16.4% |
| 2014 | 5.3% | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 5.7% | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 6.5% | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 6.0% | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 6.2% | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 6.3% | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 6.5% | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 6.6% | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 6.9% | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.8% | 9.4% | 22.1% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 5.3% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% | 4 |
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More health data for Peru
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate 2.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0277 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 3.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Peru?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Peru was 6.9% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 22.1% in 2003.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2014.
- How does Peru rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Peru ranks 70th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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%.