Dem. Rep. Congo - Prevalence of undernourishment

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Dem. Rep. Congo was 41.70 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 18 years was 41.70 in 2019, while its lowest value was 38.20 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 38.20
2002 38.20
2003 38.20
2004 38.30
2005 38.40
2006 38.50
2007 38.60
2008 38.70
2009 38.70
2010 38.80
2011 40.00
2012 41.50
2013 41.50
2014 40.70
2015 40.10
2016 39.90
2017 40.20
2018 40.40
2019 41.70

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Nutrition