Liberia - Prevalence of undernourishment

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Liberia was 38.90 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 18 years was 38.90 in 2019, while its lowest value was 32.90 in 2008.

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 36.60
2002 38.10
2003 37.60
2004 36.50
2005 35.80
2006 35.30
2007 34.40
2008 32.90
2009 32.90
2010 34.60
2011 35.20
2012 36.30
2013 36.00
2014 37.20
2015 36.40
2016 36.40
2017 36.60
2018 37.50
2019 38.90

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Nutrition