In 2021, prevalence of undernourishment for Ethiopia was 24.9 %. Prevalence of undernourishment of Ethiopia fell gradually from 47 % in 2002 to 24.9 % in 2021.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.Population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption (also referred to as prevalence of undernourishment) shows the percentage of the population whose food intake is insufficient to meet dietary energy requirements continuously. Data showing as 5 signifies a prevalence of undernourishment below 5%.
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24.9 | 13.70% |
| 2020 | 21.9 | 20.33% |
| 2019 | 18.2 | 15.92% |
| 2018 | 15.7 | 9.03% |
| 2017 | 14.4 | -2.70% |
| 2016 | 14.8 | -6.92% |
| 2015 | 15.9 | -10.17% |
| 2014 | 17.7 | -8.76% |
| 2013 | 19.4 | -7.18% |
| 2012 | 20.9 | -15.38% |
| 2011 | 24.7 | -13.33% |
| 2010 | 28.5 |