Prevalence of undernourishment in Syria
Syria: Prevalence of undernourishment was 39 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of undernourishment in Syria, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in Syria is 39, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 348.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of undernourishment in Syria peaked at 39 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5.4, in 2009.
That places Syria 5th out of 169 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Prevalence of undernourishment in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.5 | — |
| 2002 | 7.1 | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 6.8 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 6.5 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 6.2 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 6 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 5.9 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 5.6 | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 5.4 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 5.5 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 6.3 | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 7.5 | +19.0% |
| 2013 | 8.7 | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 9.7 | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 11.5 | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 14.2 | +23.5% |
| 2017 | 18.5 | +30.3% |
| 2018 | 22.8 | +23.2% |
| 2019 | 27.4 | +20.2% |
| 2020 | 30.6 | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 33.2 | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 35.9 | +8.1% |
| 2023 | 39 | +8.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 39 is above the median for low income countries, which is 24.1, 1.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Syria's 39 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7, 5.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.33 | 5.4 | 7.5 | 9 |
| 2010s | 13.21 | 5.5 | 27.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.67 | 30.6 | 39 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 2 Somalia 53.2 compare
- 3 North Korea 47 compare
- 4 Madagascar 39.5 compare
- 6 Democratic Republic of Congo 38.5 compare
- 7 Zambia 37.2 compare
- 8 Kenya 36.8 compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in Syria?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in Syria was 39 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 39 in 2023.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4 in 2009.
- How does Syria rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- Syria ranks 5th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of undernourishment rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 348.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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