Prevalence of undernourishment in Ghana in 2023 — 6.3%. Ranked 92 in the world out of 165. Since 2001, the indicator has fallen by 8.5 pp.
2001–2023 · % of population
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Ghana
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.3 | +0.4 pp |
| 2022 | 5.9 | +0.3 pp |
| 2021 | 5.6 | −0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 5.7 | −0.9 pp |
| 2019 | 6.6 | −0.9 pp |
| 2018 | 7.5 | −1.3 pp |
| 2017 | 8.8 | −0.7 pp |
| 2016 | 9.5 | +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 9.4 | +0.7 pp |
| 2014 | 8.7 | +0.7 pp |
| 2013 | 8 | +0.3 pp |
| 2012 | 7.7 | +0.4 pp |
| 2011 | 7.3 | +0.4 pp |
| 2010 | 6.9 | +0 pp |
| 2009 | 6.9 | −1.2 pp |
| 2008 | 8.1 | −1.1 pp |
| 2007 | 9.2 | −1.2 pp |
| 2006 | 10.4 | −0.7 pp |
| 2005 | 11.1 | −0.9 pp |
| 2004 | 12 | −0.6 pp |
| 2003 | 12.6 | −0.8 pp |
| 2002 | 13.4 | −1.4 pp |
| 2001 | 14.8 | — |
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.
Labor Extreme poverty rateThe share of the population living on less than $2.15 a day at PPP.
Agriculture Food production indexThe change in the volume of edible farm output relative to the base period.
