Zambia - Prevalence of undernourishment as a share of population

30.9 (%) in 2021

In 2021, prevalence of undernourishment for Zambia was 30.9 %. Prevalence of undernourishment of Zambia fell gradually from 51.7 % in 2002 to 30.9 % 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 Zambia prevalence of undernourishment?