Number undernourished in Myanmar
Myanmar: Number undernourished was 2.90 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.90 million
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
39th
of 131 countries
All-time high
17.70 million
in 2001
All-time low
1.70 million
in 2019
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Number undernourished in Myanmar, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number undernourished in Myanmar is 2.90 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number undernourished in Myanmar peaked at 17.70 million in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.70 million, in 2019.
Myanmar ranks 39th of 131 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number undernourished in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17.70 million | — |
| 2002 | 16.60 million | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 15.20 million | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 13.50 million | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 11.80 million | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 10.00 million | -15.3% |
| 2007 | 8.40 million | -16.0% |
| 2008 | 6.80 million | -19.0% |
| 2009 | 5.40 million | -20.6% |
| 2010 | 4.50 million | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 4.00 million | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 3.70 million | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 3.20 million | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 2.80 million | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 2.30 million | -17.9% |
| 2016 | 2.00 million | -13.0% |
| 2017 | 1.80 million | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 1.80 million | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.70 million | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 2.00 million | +17.6% |
| 2021 | 2.30 million | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 2.80 million | +21.7% |
| 2023 | 2.90 million | +3.6% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 2.90 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.60 million, 1.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 2.90 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 300,000, 9.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.71 million | 5.40 million | 17.70 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.78 million | 1.70 million | 4.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.50 million | 2.00 million | 2.90 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 73.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.8 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number undernourished in Myanmar?
- Number undernourished in Myanmar was 2.90 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number undernourished recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 17.70 million in 2001.
- What is the lowest number undernourished recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.70 million in 2019.
- How does Myanmar rank for number undernourished?
- Myanmar ranks 39th out of 131 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number undernourished rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number undernourished. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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