Nicaragua - Prevalence of undernourishment as a share of population

18.6 (%) in 2021

In 2021, prevalence of undernourishment for Nicaragua was 18.6 %. Prevalence of undernourishment of Nicaragua fell gradually from 27.5 % in 2002 to 18.6 % 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 Nicaragua prevalence of undernourishment?