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Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels required to maintain a normal, active, healthy life.
Unit
%
Latest
5.30 (2023)
Coverage
2000–2022
Sources
1 in this build
Data table
| Year | Nepal (%) |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 23.7 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 17.8 |
| 2005 | 16.9 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14.9 |
| 2008 | 13.1 |
| 2009 | 11.7 |
| 2010 | 10.8 |
| 2011 | 10.1 |
| 2012 | 9.4 |
| 2013 | 8.7 |
| 2014 | 8.2 |
| 2015 | 7.1 |
| 2016 | 5.9 |
| 2017 | 4.9 |
| 2018 | 4.5 |
| 2019 | 4.6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5.2 |
| 2022 | 5.4 |
| 2023 | 5.3 |
Per-source values, 2023
| Source | Dataset | Value | Year | Snapshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Bank | WDI | 5.3 | 2023 | 2026-08-08 |
Caveats
FAO modelled estimate served via World Bank; low-prevalence countries are sometimes reported as "<2.5" rather than a precise number by the original FAO source.