Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Nepal
Nepal: Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories was 5.3 percent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Nepal, 2001–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in percent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Nepal is 5.3 percent, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Nepal peaked at 23.7 percent in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.5 percent, in 2018.
Nepal ranks 83rd 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23.7 percent | — |
| 2002 | 22 percent | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 20 percent | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 17.8 percent | -11.0% |
| 2005 | 16.9 percent | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 16 percent | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 14.9 percent | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 13.1 percent | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 11.7 percent | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 10.8 percent | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 10.1 percent | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 9.4 percent | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 8.7 percent | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 8.2 percent | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 7.1 percent | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 5.9 percent | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 4.9 percent | -16.9% |
| 2018 | 4.5 percent | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 4.6 percent | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 5 percent | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 5.2 percent | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 5.4 percent | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 5.3 percent | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.34 percent | 11.7 percent | 23.7 percent | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.42 percent | 4.5 percent | 10.8 percent | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.22 percent | 5 percent | 5.4 percent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More reference data data for Nepal
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7853 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7974 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.28 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Nepal?
- Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Nepal was 5.3 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 23.7 percent in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5 percent in 2018.
- How does Nepal rank for share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories?
- Nepal ranks 83rd out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.