Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 8.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Tajikistan, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, prevalence of undernourishment in Tajikistan stood at 8.0%. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and down 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Tajikistan peaked at 41.7% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 8.0%, in 2024.
That places Tajikistan 66th out of 171 countries with data for 2024, 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 (% of population) in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 40.0% | — |
| 2002 | 41.2% | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 41.7% | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 40.3% | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 38.0% | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 35.1% | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 32.1% | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 29.2% | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 26.7% | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 24.5% | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 23.0% | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 22.2% | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 21.2% | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 19.6% | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 17.3% | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 15.2% | -12.1% |
| 2017 | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2018 | 11.6% | -14.1% |
| 2019 | 11.0% | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 10.4% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 10.4% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 9.3% | -10.6% |
| 2023 | 8.5% | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 8.0% | -5.9% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 8.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.1%, 72% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 8.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.5%, 3.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.0% | 26.7% | 41.7% | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.9% | 11.0% | 24.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.3% | 8.0% | 10.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0596 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6416 % 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 Tajikistan?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Tajikistan was 8.0% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 41.7% in 2003.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.0% in 2024.
- How does Tajikistan rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Tajikistan ranks 66th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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%.