Lao PDR - Prevalence of undernourishment

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)

Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in Lao PDR was 5.30 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 18 years was 31.20 in 2001, while its lowest value was 5.30 in 2019.

Definition: 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 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 5%.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (http://www.fao.org/publications/en/).

See also:

Year Value
2001 31.20
2002 29.50
2003 26.90
2004 24.10
2005 22.40
2006 20.60
2007 20.10
2008 18.30
2009 17.70
2010 16.00
2011 15.90
2012 14.50
2013 12.20
2014 9.00
2015 6.70
2016 5.90
2017 5.60
2018 5.40
2019 5.30

Classification

Topic: Health Indicators

Sub-Topic: Nutrition