Prevalence of undernourishment in Afghanistan in 2023 — 28.1%. Ranked 154 in the world out of 165. Since 2001, the indicator has fallen by 17.7 pp.
2001–2023 · % of population
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Afghanistan
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.1 | −0.8 pp |
| 2022 | 28.9 | +0.1 pp |
| 2021 | 28.8 | +1.3 pp |
| 2020 | 27.5 | +2.4 pp |
| 2019 | 25.1 | +2.5 pp |
| 2018 | 22.6 | +1.3 pp |
| 2017 | 21.3 | +0.9 pp |
| 2016 | 20.4 | +0.5 pp |
| 2015 | 19.9 | +0.6 pp |
| 2014 | 19.3 | −0.1 pp |
| 2013 | 19.4 | −0.3 pp |
| 2012 | 19.7 | +1.1 pp |
| 2011 | 18.6 | +0.9 pp |
| 2010 | 17.7 | +0.1 pp |
| 2009 | 17.6 | −2.1 pp |
| 2008 | 19.7 | −3 pp |
| 2007 | 22.7 | −3.9 pp |
| 2006 | 26.6 | −4 pp |
| 2005 | 30.6 | −4 pp |
| 2004 | 34.6 | −4.1 pp |
| 2003 | 38.7 | −4.8 pp |
| 2002 | 43.5 | −2.3 pp |
| 2001 | 45.8 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The share of the population whose habitual intake of dietary energy is insufficient to maintain a normal, active and healthy life. The FAO estimate is built on food balance sheets, the distribution of consumption and the minimum energy requirement for the country in question — this is a modeled value, not an observed one.
Source: FAOSTAT (FAO), license CC BY 4.0.
The share of people who at least once during the year lacked money or access to food.
Nutrition Underweight childrenThe share of children under 5 whose weight is insufficient for their age.
Agriculture Food production indexThe change in the volume of edible farm output relative to the base period.
