Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Myanmar
Myanmar: Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories was 5.4 percent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Myanmar, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in percent.
Analysis
In 2023, share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Myanmar stood at 5.4 percent.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Myanmar peaked at 38.6 percent in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.2 percent, in 2019.
Myanmar ranks 81st of 169 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.
Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 38.6 percent | — |
| 2002 | 35.8 percent | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 32.6 percent | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 28.8 percent | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 24.8 percent | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 21 percent | -15.3% |
| 2007 | 17.4 percent | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 14 percent | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 11.1 percent | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 9.2 percent | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 8 percent | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 7.4 percent | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 6.4 percent | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 5.5 percent | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 4.5 percent | -18.2% |
| 2016 | 3.8 percent | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 3.5 percent | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 3.4 percent | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 3.2 percent | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 3.7 percent | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 4.4 percent | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 5.2 percent | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 5.4 percent | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9 percent | 11.1 percent | 38.6 percent | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.49 percent | 3.2 percent | 9.2 percent | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.68 percent | 3.7 percent | 5.4 percent | 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 share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Myanmar?
- Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Myanmar was 5.4 percent in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6 percent in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 percent in 2019.
- How does Myanmar rank for share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories?
- Myanmar ranks 81st out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of the population whose daily food intake does not provide enough energy to maintain a normal, active, and healthy life.