Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in East Timor
East Timor: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 16.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in East Timor, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
East Timor recorded 16.9% for prevalence of undernourishment in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in East Timor peaked at 54.9% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 12.2%, in 2014.
East Timor ranks 36th of 171 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in East Timor, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 54.9% | — |
| 2002 | 43.4% | -20.9% |
| 2003 | 35.3% | -18.7% |
| 2004 | 31.8% | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 28.8% | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 25.7% | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 22.9% | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 20.4% | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 17.9% | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 15.7% | -12.3% |
| 2011 | 14.3% | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 13.6% | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 12.6% | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 12.2% | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 12.3% | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 12.8% | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 13.9% | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 14.5% | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 16.0% | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 16.3% | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 15.9% | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 15.3% | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 16.1% | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 16.9% | +5.0% |
East Timor compared with similar countries
- East Timor's 16.9% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.1%, 1.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- East Timor's 16.9% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.3%, 3.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.2% | 17.9% | 54.9% | 9 |
| 2010s | 13.8% | 12.2% | 16.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.1% | 15.3% | 16.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.22 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.894 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 162 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.67 % 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 0.051 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.04 % 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 0.0538 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in East Timor?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in East Timor was 16.9% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 54.9% in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.2% in 2014.
- How does East Timor rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- East Timor ranks 36th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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%.