Gabon - Prevalence of undernourishment

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Gabon was 15.70 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 18 years was 17.40 in 2009, while its lowest value was 10.70 in 2001.

Definition: Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 5%.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (http://www.fao.org/publications/en/).

See also:

Year Value
2001 10.70
2002 12.10
2003 13.30
2004 13.90
2005 14.30
2006 14.80
2007 15.90
2008 16.80
2009 17.40
2010 17.20
2011 17.20
2012 17.30
2013 16.10
2014 14.70
2015 13.90
2016 15.00
2017 16.00
2018 16.20
2019 15.70

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Nutrition