Prevalence of undernourishment in Kenya in 2023 — 36.8%. Ranked 159 in the world out of 165. Since 2001, the indicator has risen by 5 pp.
2001–2023 · % of population
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Kenya
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36.8 | +1.5 pp |
| 2022 | 35.3 | +3.7 pp |
| 2021 | 31.6 | +5.3 pp |
| 2020 | 26.3 | +2.6 pp |
| 2019 | 23.7 | +0.8 pp |
| 2018 | 22.9 | −0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 23.6 | +1.4 pp |
| 2016 | 22.2 | +1.4 pp |
| 2015 | 20.8 | +1.8 pp |
| 2014 | 19 | +0.1 pp |
| 2013 | 18.9 | −0.2 pp |
| 2012 | 19.1 | −0.8 pp |
| 2011 | 19.9 | −1.8 pp |
| 2010 | 21.7 | −2.6 pp |
| 2009 | 24.3 | −2.4 pp |
| 2008 | 26.7 | −0.1 pp |
| 2007 | 26.8 | +1 pp |
| 2006 | 25.8 | −2.2 pp |
| 2005 | 28 | −3.6 pp |
| 2004 | 31.6 | −2.9 pp |
| 2003 | 34.5 | +1.2 pp |
| 2002 | 33.3 | +1.5 pp |
| 2001 | 31.8 | — |
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.
