Dem. People's Rep. Korea - Prevalence of undernourishment

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Dem. People's Rep. Korea was 42.40 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 18 years was 43.00 in 2011, while its lowest value was 32.30 in 2003.

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 35.70
2002 34.80
2003 32.30
2004 32.60
2005 33.80
2006 36.10
2007 38.20
2008 39.70
2009 41.40
2010 42.60
2011 43.00
2012 42.70
2013 41.10
2014 40.60
2015 40.30
2016 41.20
2017 42.90
2018 42.60
2019 42.40

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Nutrition