Brazil - Prevalence of undernourishment as a share of population

4.1 (%) in 2021

In 2021, prevalence of undernourishment for Brazil was 4.1 %. Prevalence of undernourishment of Brazil fell gradually from 10.7 % in 2002 to 4.1 % 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 Brazil prevalence of undernourishment?