Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 10.4% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Prevalence of undernourishment in Trinidad and Tobago, 2001–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, prevalence of undernourishment in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 10.4%.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 79.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 11.7% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 5.8%, in 2013.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 58th of 171 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10.3% | — |
| 2002 | 10.9% | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 11.6% | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 11.7% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 11.1% | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 10.5% | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 9.9% | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 9.3% | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 8.4% | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 7.4% | -11.9% |
| 2011 | 6.5% | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 5.9% | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 5.8% | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 5.8% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 6.0% | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 5.9% | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 6.0% | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 6.1% | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 7.4% | +21.3% |
| 2020 | 8.8% | +18.9% |
| 2021 | 10.4% | +18.2% |
| 2022 | 10.9% | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 10.7% | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 10.4% | -2.8% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 10.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 4.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 10.4% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.6%, 2.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.4% | 8.4% | 11.7% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.3% | 5.8% | 7.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.2% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1463 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 24 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.35 % 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 0.0263 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.36 % 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 0.0272 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Trinidad and Tobago was 10.4% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 11.7% in 2004.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8% in 2013.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 58th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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%.