Niger - Prevalence of undernourishment as a share of population

19.8 (%) in 2021

In 2021, prevalence of undernourishment for Niger was 19.8 %. Prevalence of undernourishment of Niger fell gradually from 22.3 % in 2002 to 19.8 % 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 Niger prevalence of undernourishment?