Prevalence of undernourishment in South Africa in 2023 — 10%. Ranked 111 in the world out of 165. Since 2001, the indicator has risen by 6.4 pp.
2001–2023 · % of population
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: South Africa
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | +0 pp |
| 2022 | 10 | +0.6 pp |
| 2021 | 9.4 | +0.8 pp |
| 2020 | 8.6 | +1.4 pp |
| 2019 | 7.2 | +0.8 pp |
| 2018 | 6.4 | +0.3 pp |
| 2017 | 6.1 | −0.3 pp |
| 2016 | 6.4 | −0.2 pp |
| 2015 | 6.6 | +0.2 pp |
| 2014 | 6.4 | +0.8 pp |
| 2013 | 5.6 | +0.4 pp |
| 2012 | 5.2 | +0.2 pp |
| 2011 | 5 | +0.5 pp |
| 2010 | 4.5 | +0.5 pp |
| 2009 | 4 | +0.5 pp |
| 2008 | 3.5 | +0 pp |
| 2007 | 3.5 | +0.1 pp |
| 2006 | 3.4 | +0.1 pp |
| 2005 | 3.3 | +0 pp |
| 2004 | 3.3 | −0.1 pp |
| 2003 | 3.4 | −0.1 pp |
| 2002 | 3.5 | −0.1 pp |
| 2001 | 3.6 | — |
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.
