Prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal
Nepal: Prevalence of undernourishment was 5.3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.3
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
83rd
of 169 countries
All-time high
23.7
in 2001
All-time low
4.5
in 2018
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal is 5.3, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal peaked at 23.7 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.5, 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.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23.7 | — |
| 2002 | 22 | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 20 | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 17.8 | -11.0% |
| 2005 | 16.9 | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 16 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 14.9 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 13.1 | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 11.7 | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 10.8 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 10.1 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 9.4 | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 8.7 | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 8.2 | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 7.1 | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 5.9 | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 4.9 | -16.9% |
| 2018 | 4.5 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 4.6 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 5 | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 5.2 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 5.4 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 5.3 | -1.9% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 5.3 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12, 44% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.34 | 11.7 | 23.7 | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.42 | 4.5 | 10.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.22 | 5 | 5.4 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More reference data data for Nepal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7753 (2050)
- 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 prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Nepal was 5.3 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 23.7 in 2001.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5 in 2018.
- How does Nepal rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Nepal ranks 83rd out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence of undernourishment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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