Lao People’s Democratic Republic - Prevalence of undernourishment as a share of population

5.1 (%) in 2021

In 2021, prevalence of undernourishment for Lao People’s Democratic Republic was 5.1 %. Between 2002 and 2021, prevalence of undernourishment of Lao People’s Democratic Republic was declining at a moderating rate to shrink from 31.2 % in 2002 to 5.1 % 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 Lao People’s Democratic Republic prevalence of undernourishment?