Prevalence of undernourishment in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Prevalence of undernourishment was 5.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of is 5.9%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 19.2% on the previous year and up 136.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of peaked at 24.1% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2009.
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 78th of 168 countries on this measure, 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 in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 14.1% | — |
| 2002 | 14.2% | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 13.8% | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 9.3% | -32.6% |
| 2005 | 7.8% | -16.1% |
| 2006 | 6.5% | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 4.4% | -32.3% |
| 2008 | 2.6% | -40.9% |
| 2009 | 2.5% | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3.9% | +56.0% |
| 2015 | 11.3% | +189.7% |
| 2016 | 17.4% | +54.0% |
| 2017 | 23.7% | +36.2% |
| 2018 | 23.4% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 24.1% | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 18.5% | -23.2% |
| 2021 | 13.0% | -29.7% |
| 2022 | 7.3% | -43.8% |
| 2023 | 5.9% | -19.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.4% | 2.5% | 14.2% | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.4% | 2.5% | 24.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.2% | 5.9% | 18.5% | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of was 5.9% in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 24.1% in 2019.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2009.
- How does Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 78th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 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%.