Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar
Myanmar: Prevalence of undernourishment was 5.4 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.4
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
81st
of 169 countries
All-time high
38.6
in 2001
All-time low
3.2
in 2019
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar is 5.4, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar peaked at 38.6 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.2, 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.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 38.6 | — |
| 2002 | 35.8 | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 32.6 | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 28.8 | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 24.8 | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 21 | -15.3% |
| 2007 | 17.4 | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 14 | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 11.1 | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 9.2 | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 8 | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 7.4 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 6.4 | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 5.5 | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 4.5 | -18.2% |
| 2016 | 3.8 | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 3.5 | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 3.2 | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 3.7 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 4.4 | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 5.2 | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 5.4 | +3.8% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 5.4 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12, 45% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 5.4 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.75, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9 | 11.1 | 38.6 | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.49 | 3.2 | 9.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.68 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 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 prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Myanmar was 5.4 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6 in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2019.
- How does Myanmar rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Myanmar ranks 81st out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence of undernourishment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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