Afghanistan - Prevalence of undernourishment as a share of population

29.8 (%) in 2021

In 2021, prevalence of undernourishment for Afghanistan was 29.8 %. Prevalence of undernourishment of Afghanistan fell gradually from 47.8 % in 2002 to 29.8 % in 2021.

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What is prevalence of undernourishment?

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%.

What is Afghanistan prevalence of undernourishment?