Prevalence of undernourishment in Zambia in 2023 — 37.2%. Ranked 160 in the world out of 165. Since 2001, the indicator has fallen by 13.1 pp.
2001–2023 · % of population
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Zambia
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37.2 | +1 pp |
| 2022 | 36.2 | +0.5 pp |
| 2021 | 35.7 | +1.8 pp |
| 2020 | 33.9 | +1.8 pp |
| 2019 | 32.1 | +0.6 pp |
| 2018 | 31.5 | −0.3 pp |
| 2017 | 31.8 | −1.6 pp |
| 2016 | 33.4 | −1.7 pp |
| 2015 | 35.1 | −2.2 pp |
| 2014 | 37.3 | −1.8 pp |
| 2013 | 39.1 | −2 pp |
| 2012 | 41.1 | −1.7 pp |
| 2011 | 42.8 | −1.1 pp |
| 2010 | 43.9 | −1 pp |
| 2009 | 44.9 | −0.7 pp |
| 2008 | 45.6 | −1.2 pp |
| 2007 | 46.8 | −1.3 pp |
| 2006 | 48.1 | −1.3 pp |
| 2005 | 49.4 | −0.1 pp |
| 2004 | 49.5 | −0.6 pp |
| 2003 | 50.1 | +0 pp |
| 2002 | 50.1 | −0.2 pp |
| 2001 | 50.3 | — |
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.
