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Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 2.5% in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
2.5%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
108th
of 171 countries
All-time high
2.5%
in 2001
All-time low
2.5%
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Prevalence of undernourishment in United Kingdom, 2001–2024

00.511.522.52001201220242001: 2.5 % of population2002: 2.5 % of population2003: 2.5 % of population2004: 2.5 % of population2005: 2.5 % of population2006: 2.5 % of population2007: 2.5 % of population2008: 2.5 % of population2009: 2.5 % of population2010: 2.5 % of population2011: 2.5 % of population2012: 2.5 % of population2013: 2.5 % of population2014: 2.5 % of population2015: 2.5 % of population2016: 2.5 % of population2017: 2.5 % of population2018: 2.5 % of population2019: 2.5 % of population2020: 2.5 % of population2021: 2.5 % of population2022: 2.5 % of population2023: 2.5 % of population2024: 2.5 % of population

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in United Kingdom is 2.5%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in United Kingdom peaked at 2.5% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2001.

United Kingdom ranks 108th of 171 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in United Kingdom, year by year

Year % of population Change
2001 2.5% —
2002 2.5% +0.0%
2003 2.5% +0.0%
2004 2.5% +0.0%
2005 2.5% +0.0%
2006 2.5% +0.0%
2007 2.5% +0.0%
2008 2.5% +0.0%
2009 2.5% +0.0%
2010 2.5% +0.0%
2011 2.5% +0.0%
2012 2.5% +0.0%
2013 2.5% +0.0%
2014 2.5% +0.0%
2015 2.5% +0.0%
2016 2.5% +0.0%
2017 2.5% +0.0%
2018 2.5% +0.0%
2019 2.5% +0.0%
2020 2.5% +0.0%
2021 2.5% +0.0%
2022 2.5% +0.0%
2023 2.5% +0.0%
2024 2.5% +0.0%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's 2.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5%, 1.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's 2.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.5%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 9
2010s 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 10
2020s 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of undernourishment in United Kingdom?
Prevalence of undernourishment in United Kingdom was 2.5% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 2.5% in 2001.
What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2001.
How does United Kingdom rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
United Kingdom ranks 108th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this United Kingdom 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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Indicator
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
218 places, 5,187 data points, 2001–2024
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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%.