Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Peru
Peru: Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories was 6.9 percent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Peru, 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 Peru stood at 6.9 percent.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Peru peaked at 22.1 percent in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5.3 percent, in 2014.
Peru ranks 70th 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | percent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 20.4 percent | — |
| 2002 | 21.8 percent | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 22.1 percent | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 20.7 percent | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 17.9 percent | -13.5% |
| 2006 | 14.9 percent | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 13 percent | -12.8% |
| 2008 | 11 percent | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 9.4 percent | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 8.5 percent | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 7.6 percent | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 6.7 percent | -11.8% |
| 2013 | 5.6 percent | -16.4% |
| 2014 | 5.3 percent | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 5.7 percent | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 6.2 percent | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 6.5 percent | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 6 percent | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 6.2 percent | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 6.3 percent | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 6.5 percent | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 6.6 percent | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 6.9 percent | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.8 percent | 9.4 percent | 22.1 percent | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.43 percent | 5.3 percent | 8.5 percent | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.58 percent | 6.3 percent | 6.9 percent | 4 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.94 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.98 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Peru?
- Share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories in Peru was 6.9 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 22.1 percent in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.3 percent in 2014.
- How does Peru rank for share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories?
- Peru ranks 70th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of people who are undernourished vs. daily supply of calories rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.