Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Sudan
Sudan: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 10.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Prevalence of undernourishment in Sudan, 2013–2021
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2021, prevalence of undernourishment in Sudan stood at 10.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Sudan peaked at 11.1% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 8.5%, in 2014.
That places Sudan 55th out of 171 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8.7% | — |
| 2014 | 8.5% | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 8.9% | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 9.8% | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 10.3% | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 10.8% | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 10.8% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 11.1% | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 10.9% | -1.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 10.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 23.6%, 46% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 10.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.8%, 58% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.7% | 8.5% | 10.8% | 7 |
| 2020s | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0737 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.076 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Sudan?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Sudan was 10.9% in 2021, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.1% in 2020.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.5% in 2014.
- How does Sudan rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Sudan ranks 55th out of 171 countries with data for 2021.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sudan 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%.